1960s Jean Louis Demi-Couture Silk Chiffon Dress w Caped Bodice sold A ties belt wraps around

A ties belt wraps around the waist for added shape

Reference Photos: (1) Yves Saint Laurent A/W 1977 Haute Couture Collection

The full and beautiful skirt shows off the gorgous floral woven silk to its greatest possible advanatge with yards of fabric flowing out form the waist

It is truly just amazing

1960s Jean Louis Demi-Couture Silk Chiffon Dress w Caped Bodice sold A ties belt wraps aroundJean Louis is the designer who created that dress that Marilyn Monroe was sewn into when she sang Happy Birthday to President John F Kennedy. Louis worked in the movies heading the costume department at Columbia Pictures before starting his own label in 1961. Once he began designing under his own label he concentrated on suits and evening wear and was known for his beautiful fabric choices. This is a wonderful example of that and the dress is very