1970s Purple Velvet Halston Plunge Dress designer-james-galanos The top slips on and

The top slips on and the skirt zips to close at the side with a painted metal zipper

No closures as it is meant to just throw on and go

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

Fully lined to just below the hip the lower skirt flows in a semi-sheer cascade of fabric to it asymmetrical point

Rome established in 1947 by Princess Giovanna Caracciolo Ginetti and her friend Barbara Angelini Desalles

1970s Purple Velvet Halston Plunge Dress designer-james-galanos The top slips on andAn amazing black label 1970s Halston in a luxurious, rich purple velvet. The photos come close to conveying the color but it is even better n person. It is bias cut and with as little seaming as possible in that classic Halston kind of way! The front literally plunges to the waist though the cut is so well done you could spin this around and wear it to the back if you wished. The waist is elastic so is extremely comfortable to wear and will adjust