1970s Valentino Cross Back Linen Dress Accessories and Separates These give the dress a

These give the dress a real hour glass shape

Bodice: 16" from neck to waist

This gives the effect of the waist being nipped in and the wide glossy black belt creates a dramatic statement and give the illusion of the tiniest possible waist

Love the way the skirt is curved so you get a flash of leg

It closes with a low back zipper and is fully lined with an interior bustier

1970s Valentino Cross Back Linen Dress Accessories and Separates These give the dress aClassic Valentino! It is made of a white linen which was a favored fabric and incorporates a wide swath of embroidered lace at its hem again a Valentino signature! I love the cut it slims the body without being overtly tight. The back is left quite bare with a criss cross strap. The seams are all vertical so help add length and leanness. That hem is to die! It is a full 10" wide! Love! Excellent condition This looks like it had a lining at one point