1970s Silk La Mendola Silk w Chiffon Skirt designer-bill-blass It appears that the back

It appears that the back seams where let out at some point and in certain light there is the faint tell tale lines

It has the added benefit of being a version of the dress that was shown on the runway that season in a longer length and also was photographed on Christy Turlington that year

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML Will drape more on a smaller frame

It presents a much more gold hued garment in person then how it photoed - it is really quite incredible how it catches the light

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1970s Silk La Mendola Silk w Chiffon Skirt designer-bill-blass It appears that the backThe dress is utterly fabulous! A bright mod print is done in shades of corals and tangerines with pops of purple on this stunning silk jersey maxi dress. The La Mendola label is highly collectible and sought after when the duo behind the label where designing in Rome it was girls like Elizabeth Taylor and Rita Hayworth that were buying! The Italian shop closed in 1974 so this would date prior to that. The actual dress is supermodel length and fitted