1960s Jewelled Collar Tweed Malcolm Starr Dress designer-mary-mcfadden Valentino can always be counted

Valentino can always be counted on for an lady like

The top is chic and simple with a high rounded collar that is set back on the neckline

The pure hours it would have taken to construct this dress and make this fabric by hand are astounding

Fully lined through the bodice in a nude colored semi-sheer lingerie weight nylon

The skirt is very full and flirty

1960s Jewelled Collar Tweed Malcolm Starr Dress designer-mary-mcfadden Valentino can always be countedThe last time I had this dress it was snatched up by Judy Aldridge of the Atlantis Home blog fame (and she just happens to by Jane Aldridge aka Sea of Shoes mom too). She paired it with a fantastic tweed Chanel boot and a big vintage Christopher Ross belt so the dress comes with its own styling tips built right in. I don't think I have ever had a dress that was so requested as this one so the girl who gets it will count herself very lucky indeed. This