1986 Chanel Gown w Removable Sleeves designer-stephen-burrows The top is cut to

The top is cut to be worn loose and draped with soft shoulders

The bodice is unlined and the skirt is fully lined but in a black tissue silk

Hips: the underskirt measures 21" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS (0-2)

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam

1986 Chanel Gown w Removable Sleeves designer-stephen-burrows The top is cut toThis is an over the top, unbelievable silk taffeta and velvet gown from Chanel. If I am reading the hand written tag correctly it is from the Autumn Winter collection 1986. The dress is both simple and elaborate. Simple in that it is basic black and used two fabrics one a textured silk taffeta and the other that inky black cotton velvet. Simplicity stops there the skirt is to the floor and voluminous with bands of velvet applied over the ever widening