c.1976 Mac Tac Halter Tie Floral Printed Nylon Jersey Dress designer-donald-brooks Reference Photo: Giambattista Valli S/S

Reference Photo: Giambattista Valli S/S 2011

Halley started at Charles James who said of the young designer that he "was a genius at draping"

This is an amazing Geoffrey Beene and I would bet was a custom or runway piece

The accompanying sash is a blue cotton and can be wrapped obi style or as a ling tie belt

At some point the pants were let out for extra room - the inner lining was left open but stitched in place to accommodate and you can see a faint line of stitches on the exterior of the pant (please super-size the photo taken of this area)

c.1976 Mac Tac Halter Tie Floral Printed Nylon Jersey Dress designer-donald-brooks Reference Photo: Giambattista Valli S/SThe Mac Tac label was produced by a parent company called Leonard Sunshine and in terms of print and quality it is right up there with Leonard or Pucci pieces in my book. This lovely dress is made from a beautifully printed fluid, nylon jersey that drapes and moves fabulously. It is also very easy to travel with as it is virtually wrinkle free. This is the kind of piece you can throw into a suitcase and be able to wear right away and be able to hand