1970s Mollie Parnis Kimono Sleeve Printed Green Silk Dress designer-nat-kaplan Fabulous Leonard dress with signature

Fabulous Leonard dress with signature bright and vivid floral print covering the top

The skirt is then finished with a more of that same lace that adorns each sleeve

Bust: stretches 15-18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

with a simple button at the neck

Inner skirt hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam

1970s Mollie Parnis Kimono Sleeve Printed Green Silk Dress designer-nat-kaplan Fabulous Leonard dress with signatureMollie Parnis began designing in 1933 and from a simple beginning built a multi dollar business. She was known for dressing First Ladies and her designs were worn by First Ladies from Mamie Eisenhower to Betty Ford. Her Boutique label launched in 1970 and both that and her couture line continued until she shuttered the doors of her business in 1984. It is hard not to love such a strong statement piece. Dresses with these over the top, elaborate