Halston Fall 1980 Black Chiffon Beaded Firework Dress designer-fendi Elastic panel at the waist

Elastic panel at the waist is 4"

Absolutely gorgeous 1950s dress with superb detailing

The ends of the loop are gathered and sewn for a touch of structure

Made of a silk chiffon crepe it drapes beautifully and it is cut on the bias so moves to follow your shape when you slip it on

This particular dress has the added provenance that its twin was worn by Nancy Reagan on two separate occasions

Halston Fall 1980 Black Chiffon Beaded Firework Dress designer-fendi Elastic panel at the waistThe Shrimpton Couture Archives Reference Photo: (1) Fall 1980 Halston Runway. (2 4) Fall 1980 Halston Ready to Wear Advance Preview.