Late 1970s James Galanos Graphic Red & White Silk Crepe Dress w High Side Silt designer-balestra-roma The jacket closes with a

The jacket closes with a tightly spaced row of round black buttons and the skirt closes withs with a side zipper and flat hook & eye at the waist

This fabric choice keeps the weight of the dress down despite its volume and the fabric also holds the intended shape beautifully

The dress is semi transparent from top to bottom and you can see the effect best on the photo of Michelle

You can let it sit to cover your entire arm like a half cape or just have it trail down the back for a little floating detail as you walk away

5" flat across from side seam to side seamHips: openBodice: 12" from top of bodice to waistSkirt: 45" from waist to hem

Late 1970s James Galanos Graphic Red & White Silk Crepe Dress w High Side Silt designer-balestra-roma The jacket closes with aIn 1951, 27 year old James Galanos launched his first label called Galanos Originals. By 1954 he had won a Coty award and the Neiman Marcus award. By 1958 he was producing clothing that could range in price from $200 to $3000, an astronomical price for ready to wear for that time period. His ready to wear line was made close to couture standards and with a level of craftsmanship that was on par with the French couturiers. Galanos was a master cutter