1970s Silk Chiffon Adolfo Petal Dress mao-hide Bruce Oldfield is of course

Bruce Oldfield is of course best known for dressing Lady Diana but has dressed countless other celebrity and women of influence

fabric covered snaps at the wrist

Waist band: 4

The nude lining gives the illusion of nudity and adds to that intimate feel and femininity

Some of the braiding edging detailing has come loose here and there - I have gone over it but I mention this in case I missed a stitch or two

1970s Silk Chiffon Adolfo Petal Dress mao-hide Bruce Oldfield is of courseThis is a stunning and pretty silk chiffon dress by Adolfo in beautiful neutral shades of taupes and caramels. I love the petal effect that the layers of the skirt an the sleeves give the dress. Each sleeve is a single layer of chiffon with deep petal shaped edges. They are set wide and low into the sides of the dress. The bodice has a panel of light cafe au lait colored lace set over the chiffon in a panel at the front. The skirt has three layers of