1960s Dramatic Black Silk Taffeta Pauline Trigere Gown designer-norman-hartnell Total length: 19" from neck

Total length: 19" from neck to bottom hem

This dress is exactly that and more

This is a very simply cut but very beautifully draped and sexy Lanvin couture gown

one inner one that closes the bodice and then another that sits from the waist down

The skirt is swingy and surprisingly fully - the gathers where it sets into the† waist add to the fullness but that wide waist band really take out any bulk and make it feel kicky and fun

1960s Dramatic Black Silk Taffeta Pauline Trigere Gown designer-norman-hartnell Total length: 19" from neckThis is an over the top, unbelievable silk taffeta gown in a black silk taffeta by the great Pauline Trigere. The dress is both simple and at the same time elaborate and dramatic. Simple in that has been done in one solid color and the lines are so very classic but there the simplicity stops. The skirt cascades to the floor and the yards and yards that make it are create volume and drama. The bodice is fitted with a wide low and straight across neck.