Incredible 1980s Valentino Haute Couture Pale Blue Silk Chiffon Dress w Elaborate Gathered Bodice designer-calvin-klein It is meant to be

It is meant to be worn without a belt but you could easily cinch in the waist with a modern belt if you wanted to add more shape

They opened in 1965 and sold out in 1970 so their pieces are hard to find since the time frame they were made in is so small and they would never have been made in large numbers

The sash at the weasel is attached and it closes with hook & eye at the back

The fabric used for it tends to change colour over time so it is a natural progression of aging

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Incredible 1980s Valentino Haute Couture Pale Blue Silk Chiffon Dress w Elaborate Gathered Bodice designer-calvin-klein It is meant to beThere are hints of this dress from both the 1986 collection and in the 1988 collection. The original owner did buy it in the 1980s but I do not have the exact day. I tend to lean towards the earlier date for it but I have included reference photos from both the above mentioned collections. It is a stunning example of Valentino's work during this time period. The dress is beautiful to see in person. It flows over the body from the more fitted bodice