1940s Black Silk Taffeta Halter Gown designer-john-galliano Set so that they actually

Set so that they actually stack atop on another the entire beaded detailing has a fabulous 3D effect

There is a repair that looks to have been done sometime ago to fix a tear from a heel about mid way up the back of the skirt

In person this piece has so much depth and texture - it is really quite amazing

For me the perfect touch is that huge button that sits in typical flapper style to one side

A few years back there was a sale of some micro pleated Pierre Cardin pieces done for Mia Farrow in 1967

1940s Black Silk Taffeta Halter Gown designer-john-galliano Set so that they actuallyWonderful black silk taffeta halter gown brings visions of days when women swept into rooms. Made of a good weight black silk taffeta the gown makes that delicious rustling sound at the slightest movement. The skirt is quite full there are yards and yards of fabric in it. You could if you wish, increase the appearance of volume and where a petticoat or crinoline under it. The bodice is sleek and fitted with a pretty flat pleat detail running across