1960s Incredible Givenchy Silk Jersey Maxi Dress designer-sonia-rykiel Elastic edges the top neckline

Elastic edges the top neckline and it closes at the side with a painted metal zipper

The cuffs are the caught up in another gathered band of fabric that then buttons down the sides to mimic the front

Hips: 18-21" flat across from side seam to side seam

Bust:no true defined side seams

Each band is a wide swath of a very fine

1960s Incredible Givenchy Silk Jersey Maxi Dress designer-sonia-rykiel Elastic edges the top necklineConstructed of a simple silk jersey, the exterior of this full length dress is deceptively simple. But once you look inside you realize that it is carefully constructed with a full lining in a beautiful and fine silk chiffon. At the time this was made this type of fabric would have been cutting edge and an important progression in fabric. Designers like Givenchy would have been in the forefront of using this type of fabric in long dresses rather then