1960s Sculpted Mollie Parnis Maxi Dress designer-balenciaga yellow and white colored stripes

yellow and white colored stripes

Bust: no true side seam

This early Edwardian period top weighs mere ounces and is all hand done

airy and pretty

The sleeves sit off shoulder and actually attach under each arm - almost giving them the effect of being gloves

1960s Sculpted Mollie Parnis Maxi Dress designer-balenciaga yellow and white colored stripesThe photos of this Mollie Parnis are deceptive as they don't quite convey the texture of the fabric and the draping that lends itself the the sculptural feel of this design. The top is cut to be sleek and simple with no sleeves and a deep curved neckline. It is constructed from a textured, almost linen look base in a lemon yellow tone. It skims past the waist and over the hips where it opens into a fuller skirt that still manages to seem sleek and