Exceptional 1970s George Stavropoulos Couture Black Silk & Bias Cut Dress w Balloon Sleeves & Flowing Skirt designer-bill-tice There is the suggestion of

There is the suggestion of shaping through the waist created by the gathering in towards the center zipper

The dress is cut on the bias so that it skims over the body without being too tight or fitted and yet it still shows off your curves

The overlay is a silk organza in a deep burnt coral

Bust: no true seems but will cover up to 15" across

Exceptional 1970s George Stavropoulos Couture Black Silk & Bias Cut Dress w Balloon Sleeves & Flowing Skirt designer-bill-tice There is the suggestion ofGeorge Stavropoulos was known for his evening wear and his signature looks often involved draping and the use of silk done on a bias cut. He focused on cut and fabric to convey the beauty of each piece. It was said that his gowns 'seemed to float on air'. He launched his label in 1960 and soon was dressing women like Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy, Barbra Streisand and Maria Callas. The majority of his gowns are almost entirely made by hand and to