Early 1980s Rare Patricia Lester Silk & Bead Gown/Set designer-vivienne-westwood Waist: 17" from side seam

Waist: 17" from side seam to side seam across the bottom

You can wear a wisp of a mude silk slip under this and it will appear as if you have nothing on but a layer of lace or be more bold and use color underneath as contrast

Bodice: 21" from top of bodice to waist

The neckline is a deep V and there is a modestly panel sewn in (which could easily be removed if you wanted the full plunge effect) A wide band of silver cording

You would be able to see if a girl had a quarter in any pocket while wearing these

Early 1980s Rare Patricia Lester Silk & Bead Gown/Set designer-vivienne-westwood Waist: 17" from side seamPatricia Lester gowns are often referred to as "Fortuny inspired" however, she has said that she actually had not see the work of Fortuny when she embarked upon her journey to create this unique pleated fabric. Her husband Charles has worked with Patricia from their studio in Wales since 1964 and they produced, and are still producing, some of the most exquisite fabric ever made. Their pleating technique, though reminiscent of Fortuny, is proprietary