1960s Incredible Givenchy Silk Jersey Maxi Dress designer-sonia-rykiel The cuffs are the caught

The cuffs are the caught up in another gathered band of fabric that then buttons down the sides to mimic the front

Hips: 18-21" flat across from side seam to side seam

Hips: open Length: 52" from shoulder to hem

Elastic edges the top neckline and it closes at the side with a painted metal zipper

Waist: 11-12" when measured flat across the back from side seam to side seam

1960s Incredible Givenchy Silk Jersey Maxi Dress designer-sonia-rykiel The cuffs are the caughtConstructed of a simple silk jersey, the exterior of this full length dress is deceptively simple. But once you look inside you realize that it is carefully constructed with a full lining in a beautiful and fine silk chiffon. At the time this was made this type of fabric would have been cutting edge and an important progression in fabric. Designers like Givenchy would have been in the forefront of using this type of fabric in long dresses rather then