Fantastic 1970s Pauline Trigere Two Piece Green Silk Chiffon Plunge Top & Wide Leg Pant Set designer-norman-norell The mix of fabric here

The mix of fabric here help it to hold its shape wonderfully

The very top layer is the black lace that you see and then between the inner skirt and lace is a silk chiffon layer that is achieved by a stripe of stiffening through and around the hem to help hold the shape and give volume

It can also be tucked in completely

Slim sleeves fall to the elbow with a pretty gathered detail that curves around the arm

The pants are fully lined in a black stretch lingerie weight nylon and close with a button at the waist and zipper

Fantastic 1970s Pauline Trigere Two Piece Green Silk Chiffon Plunge Top & Wide Leg Pant Set designer-norman-norell The mix of fabric herePauline Trigere launched her label in 1942. She was from Paris and moved to the US in 1937. That early French influence showed throughout her career. In 1949 she was awarded her first Coty award. She won it again in both 1951 and 1959. The 1959 win coincided with being inducted into the Coty Fashion Hall of Fame. She was a pioneer in the use of cottons and wool for evening and her work with silks is wonderful. In 1961 she made headlines for being the