1970s Valentino Strapless Linen Dress designer-ceil-chapman Though it looks at first

Though it looks at first glance to be a free flowing skirted gown it is actually a column of silk over which an additional panel of silk flows

This garment is from the personal closets of Jane & Judy Aldridge

They cleverly tucked the label away into a pocket so that other then moving the belt and wrist attachments you can change it in a flash

Freis dresses tend to be the same sort of gypsy style - a loose bodice and full sleeves with a tie at the neck

1970s Valentino Strapless Linen Dress designer-ceil-chapman Though it looks at firstA stunning late 1970s Valentino dress made of his signature linen fabric that has been custom screened with huge blooms! Every detail about this dress is fabulous! The strapless bodice is very fitted and the inner bodice has been pin tucked all the way around. Onto this is that floral fabric and is covers the back and then ties at the front making a very pretty detail! The skirt has this same spirit of layering the inner skirt is the solid black linen