Incredible circa 1973 Halston Couture Green Silk Chiffon Backless & Plunging FrontJumpsuit designer-hardy-amies A simple zipped pockets sits

A simple zipped pockets sits on each hip and each one has a perfect little double Cs on the zipper pull

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-XL OSFA (one size fits all)

I love that the edges of the sarong and the folded down edge that circles the top of the bodice are finished with little copper colored paillettes

This tops a full skirt that has a beautiful bell shape as is cascades tot eh floor

Fully lined in a silky rayon dyed to match

Incredible circa 1973 Halston Couture Green Silk Chiffon Backless & Plunging FrontJumpsuit designer-hardy-amies A simple zipped pockets sitsThis is a very beautiful example of Halston's work and skill with silk chiffon. Silk chiffon, especially when it is as light and fine as this, is notoriously hard and difficult to work with. He was a master at combining function and ease but without sacrificing glamour. He did this with the absolute minimum of seaming that a garment required. Pieces like this seem so very simple but they are not. It is fantastic. This is just an absolute wow. It is