This is an incredible dress that dates to the 1998-2002 era based on similar cuts that I have had in the shop and what was on the runways. The dress is easy to wear and very flattering once on the body.

This is a gorgeous dress. I love the open back and the scooped neckline at the front. It has the perfect amount of sexiness but still manages to feel elegant. Classic Valentino. It is a dress that really comes alive once on the body. It is very light and easy to wear. It is completely cut on the bias and this lets it skim over your body and highlight every curve, but not in a tight, constricting kind of way. It is made from a double layer of a  feather light bias cut black silk chiffon that has ribbon and lace detailing. The dress falls from ribbon straps that are also used over the bodice to create that criss cross diamond shape. The ribbons add both a touch of structure and visual detail.  At the back the straps cross over and the back dips into a low curve across the small of your back. This leaves the back almost completely bare. As the dress falls over you it widens out to be loose and easy over the hips and then falls to the floor. There is a ton of fabric in the skirt which creates beautiful movement as you move. The entire hem is finished with a wide 4.5" band of black lace that goes all the way around for the perfect final feminine detail. It is a beautiful example of Mr Valentino's work. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a black silk chiffon and closes with a back hidden zipper at the base of the scoop at the back.

Bust: the front covers to 15" flat across with no true side seams
Waist: 12-13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 62" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD4817

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