1960s Metallic Coral, Gold & Silver A-Line Dance Dress designer-givenchy The strap can be worn

The strap can be worn single and add 14" or worn doubled to add 7"

It is rare that you see a design that is so unusual it seems like you have not seen it done quite that way before

Made of feather light silk chiffon that has been custom screened with one of her beautiful floral prints

A similar green hued Fortuny gown is a part of the permanent collection at The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (pictured)

Fully lined in a taupe silk and buttons to close with the metals embossed buttons

1960s Metallic Coral, Gold & Silver A-Line Dance Dress designer-givenchy The strap can be wornGreat little pieces from the sixties are always an amazing addition to a modern girls wardrobe. There is just something about them that really makes them hold up and stand against modern pieces and they are easy to make feel modern with the correct styling. This particular dress is fabulous. Its made of a woven metallic brocade that has weight enough to hold its fantastic shape and lines, but is not so thick as to feel awkward or uncomfortable when on