Incredible Spring 2005 Valentino Haute Couture Green Ombre Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Dress w Pleated Bodice designer-jean-muir It is actually two pieces

It is actually two pieces - a skirt with an elastic waist that is very east to wear and a remarkable loose and easy top that gives the entire outfit a caftan like feel

I love the piped detailing that finishes each cuff

The blue is perfect against summer skin and it is am instant chic look with heels or sandals

Hips: to 24î flat across from side seam to side seam of the lining

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Incredible Spring 2005 Valentino Haute Couture Green Ombre Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Dress w Pleated Bodice designer-jean-muir It is actually two piecesMy couture client had this stunning silk chiffon dress made for her and it was one of the last pieces she acquired from the house. It is an interesting thing in that it shows how the client can really direct and combine different runway elements to make a one of a kind dress like this one is. When we look at the runway from that season we can see that skirt is taken from one dress, the top from another, and the colour from a third. It's a dress that