1970s Paul-Louis Orrier Couture Multicoloured Sequinned Maxi Dress mugler-jacket US 2-10 as the dress

US 2-10 as the dress can be pulled in with the waist ties which are stylish in their own right and great for more active days or to change the look of the dress as desired

it has a zip pocket and slip pocket inside

It has capped sleeves and a square neckline

The fabric is an unusual pale brown and champagne Prince of Wales checked silk

there are inevitably some areas where the lame fabric has tarnished due to age

1970s Paul-Louis Orrier Couture Multicoloured Sequinned Maxi Dress mugler-jacket US 2-10 as the dressThis striking 1970s maxi dress was designed by French couturier Paul Louis Orrier. The designers cutting edge designs rose to prominence during the 1970s and 1980s when he dressed European royalty and celebrities such as Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and Liza Minnelli. The sheer chiffon silk is printed with a blown up abstract pattern that hints at florals and geometric shapes. The colours are bold; tangerine, emerald green, cobalt blue and violet