1960s Blue Silk Chiffon James Galanos Dress designer-genny Bust: 19-20î from side seam

Bust: 19-20î from side seam to side seam

The skirt is partially lined with a white silky rayon and closes with large flat hook & eye and a painted metal zipper

It has that element to it but it also has a refined

Slits for arms to come through

The inner attached jersey dress acts as the lining

1960s Blue Silk Chiffon James Galanos Dress designer-genny Bust: 19-20î from side seamThe construction on this 1960s Galanos dress is divine. It is made of layers of gossamer weight silk chiffon a difficult fabric to work with under any circumstance. Galanos cut it on the bias, layered it and made it all work perfectly. Three layers of chiffon float over the inner silk skirt. The top layer is a soft turquoise and the ones underneath are a pale ice blue. This really gives the skirt an interesting texture and depth and makes for a pretty