1960s Black Silk & Chiffon Galanos Balloon Sleeve Dress designer-mr-blackwell but which still manages not

but which still manages not to look schlumpy

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It has been priced accordingly taking these two tiny issues into account

I love the way he constructed the waistline on this one with a wider panel and then soft pleating that comes out form each side

It closes with a back painted metal zipper with additional hook and eye at the back of the corset foundation

1960s Black Silk & Chiffon Galanos Balloon Sleeve Dress designer-mr-blackwell but which still manages notThis wonderful little black dress is a testament to the greatness of James Galanos who was one of the great American Couturiers. Every detail on it is perfect and every seam is placed to ensure that the dress falls and sits properly once on and flatters the person wearing it. When it is extremely light and has a "floating" feel to it and yet, at the same time it still feels like a properly constructed couture level garment. The fabric is a fine silk