Dreamy 1980s Valentino Black Silk Wide Ruffled Hem Dress w Matching Wide Bell Sleeve Cropped Jacket z-archive-jeanpaulgaultier I recently sold a black

I recently sold a black jersey one that was very similar and this one has the same feel but from a slightly earlier time period

It does close fully when on - it was just too small on the mannequin to do so

Inner lining hips: to 18

I love that in both sides where the strap curves over the shoulder there is a cut out that leaves an extra little keyhole of skin bare and exposed

The dress is a strong shouldered wrap dress in a pale khaki

Dreamy 1980s Valentino Black Silk Wide Ruffled Hem Dress w Matching Wide Bell Sleeve Cropped Jacket z-archive-jeanpaulgaultier I recently sold a blackValentino launched his ready to wear label in 1962 two years after opening his atelier in Rome. He eventually expanded and added other boutiques. His first New York boutique launched in the fall of 1970 and it caused a sensation. Traffic was backed up 3 blocks with everyone who was anyone trying to get in on opening night. More boutiques followed including one at Bergdorfs. He encouraged his couture clients to also shop in his boutiques. He wanted