1972 Purple Ultrasuede Shirtwaist Halston Dress designer-lillie-rubin The top closes with buttons

The top closes with buttons at the front and three on each cuff

This is done so you can fold it over and drape it into place

Its a decent weight jersey so holds its shape without being too think

There is perhaps some small areas of missing sequins but they can easily be replaced by stealing some from under the hems

The accent details are stunning and the print alone is really a work of art

1972 Purple Ultrasuede Shirtwaist Halston Dress designer-lillie-rubin The top closes with buttonsThis fabulous 1972 ultrasuede shirt dress is done in a beautiful soft purple color. These were THE thing to own in the 1970's no one had seen this fabric before and they were all the rage! Similar examples are held in The Met's permanent collection and this particular one is actually the twin of one of theirs! The notes there state: "Wrapping, tying, and folding were all habits of mind for Halston. That the designer prized simplicity is evident in his