1940s Black Silk Taffeta Halter Gown designer-bill-blass There are also a couple

There are also a couple of areas where perhaps an old mend was done and the thread has faded to a cafe au lait tone

The pants have elastic at the waist - it has lost some of its stretch out - you can wear it low on the hips or replace the elastic if you wish but it is left as original

Issued in 1991/92

There is soon to be a Met exhibit featuring Elsa Schiaperelli so you pretty much guarantee that her pieces will increase in value

Other then the one flaw it is in great condition

1940s Black Silk Taffeta Halter Gown designer-bill-blass There are also a coupleWonderful black silk taffeta halter gown brings visions of days when women swept into rooms. Made of a good weight black silk taffeta the gown makes that delicious rustling sound at the slightest movement. The skirt is quite full there are yards and yards of fabric in it. You could if you wish, increase the appearance of volume and where a petticoat or crinoline under it. The bodice is sleek and fitted with a pretty flat pleat detail running across