1970s Ombre Sequin Ruben Panis Maxi Dress designer-emilio-pucci I love how the flowers

I love how the flowers trail down the skirt in panels adding height to the wearer and then ring the hem

46" across and 27" from neck to waist

It is made of a combination of silk taffeta and hand made lace that I believe is hand made French silk needle lace

Bust: approx 15" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

The fabric is semi-sheer and has an suggestion of a tuxedo front

1970s Ombre Sequin Ruben Panis Maxi Dress designer-emilio-pucci I love how the flowersA light silk chiffon base makes this gown much lighter on than it may appear with that profusion of sequins. The way it is cut is very old Hollywood with full coverage form neck to hem. This allowed Ruben to take full advantage of the fabric and make that spectacular design. Vertical rows of sequins are hand sewn into place they begin at the top as a glossy black, change to a burgundy that matches the silk underneath and finally, finish in a