1970s Lanvin Strapless Silk Dress w Bow Detail & Layered Skirt designer-mollie-parnis Alva Chinn

Alva Chinn

Bust:18" flat across from side seam to side seam

fabric tie belt lets you cinch in the waist if you wish or wear it loose and easy

I love the two little flap decorations at the waist that give it a little extra detailing and an interesting line at the waist seam

Skirt: 29" from waist to shortest point of hem

1970s Lanvin Strapless Silk Dress w Bow Detail & Layered Skirt designer-mollie-parnis Alva ChinnThis wonderful strapless dress from Lanvin has a pretty and unusual design. It is made form a black silk that has enough weight to hold the shape intended. The bodice is strapless and lightly boned for structure. It has a high peaked front that sits over an inner structure to hold you in place. This peaked bust line scoops down at its center and is held in place by a small knot of silk so that the bodice has the look of a bow wrapped around you. The