1970s Mollie Parnis Pink Silk Taffeta Dress w Ruffle Detailing designer-helena-barbieri soft pleat in the front

soft pleat in the front for extra volume on the lower half of the skirt

The fish moves along a chain at the back set along its length

Hips of the inner bodysuit: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam

The skirt is left unlined

I do see John Kloss for Circa pieces here and there and since they were originally intended as lingerie pieces the vast majority are too thin or sheer to wear as proper dresses now

1970s Mollie Parnis Pink Silk Taffeta Dress w Ruffle Detailing designer-helena-barbieri soft pleat in the frontThis silk taffeta gown by the Mollie Parnis label has be made form a soft pink silk taffeta. The use of such a bright and unexpected color instantly make it a statement piece. The cut is simple but the ruffled details give it pop. At the neck a ruffled edging wraps around and down the collar and across the bodice curving in slightly at the waist. It begins again just under the waist line to trail down the skirt and then all the way around the hem,