1970s Donald Brooks Black Strapless Jersey Swing Dress Sold One normally thinks of Novarese

One normally thinks of Novarese and pictures beaded gowns so to see this little bohemian hippie piece is really something

This wonderful Stavropoulos dress is an absolute extravagance of silk chiffon tiers

Each part of the pattern is perfectly set against the next where the few seams occur

It is slightly more of a pumpkin orange then the brighter orange it photoed as

this same print was featured in the F/W runway presentation - I have included the photo of look 35 for your reference

1970s Donald Brooks Black Strapless Jersey Swing Dress Sold One normally thinks of NovareseI love Donald Brooks pieces and this little black strapless number is a great example of how he could do sleek and simple superbly. It is made of a slinky, fluid jersey and its simple exterior hides a very well constructed interior. The strapless bodice hugs your torso and is held in place by an inner corset that hooks to close under the top layer. This gives you a sleek line and shape. Under this the skirt falls to just about the ankle, or just above