1940s Jean Patou Haute Couture Strapless Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Tiered Full Skirt designer-adrian It is from the Spring

It is from the Spring 1976 collection

It is very elaborate and glamorous

5" flat across from side seam to side seam with room for up to a small B cup at the front

It is made from a very easy to care for jersey and this fabric choice makes it very easy to wear

The skirt falls under that with a bit of a curving hem at the front so that it is all brought upwards as you can see in the photos

1940s Jean Patou Haute Couture Strapless Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Tiered Full Skirt designer-adrian It is from the SpringThis is an exceptionally beautiful Jean Patou silk chiffon dress that is an absolute masterpiece. It is an important and early representation of both the house of Patou and the level of Haute Couture being produced during this time period. Jean Patou once said "Certain dressmakers desire to pass for an artist. I have one ambition: that is to have good taste." and this dress is the very epitome of that statement. The dress is made entirely by hand and