1960s Madame Grès Black Haute Couture Silk "Heavenly Bodies" Dress color_purple Slight elastic waist band

Slight elastic waist band

Shoulder Hem Length: 36in

Inseam: 33

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and a deep V - neckline openings both in the front and back of the dress

1960s Madame Grès Black Haute Couture Silk "Heavenly Bodies" Dress color_purple Slight elastic waist bandAbsolutely astounding black silk gown by Madame Gres! The dress is maxi length, with an empire waistline, a v neck neckline, and the most amazing, voluminous sleeves. The sleeves are truly amazing; they billow out from the shoulder, drape, cape like, over and around the arm, gaining length as they approach the wrist. The sleeves end in a cuff that gathers the crescendo of the black silk sleeve. The dramatic, theatrical, spectacular sleeves contrast