1960s Norman Norell Structured Black Dress designer-bessi The top is fitted and

The top is fitted and lean and the skirt flows to the floor with the volume created by the opening of flat pleats that circle the waist

Approximate modern size equivalent: SML-MED

Drop waist: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam

Unlined and closes at the side with a hidden zipper that looks like a replacement of the original but was extremely well done

Really a sexy little dress and looks to have never been worn

1960s Norman Norell Structured Black Dress designer-bessi The top is fitted andChic and sophisticated, the connoisseur of vintage and the little black dress really cannot go long before a Norman Norell lands in her closet. His dresses are cut masterfully and beautifully with every line and seam placed exactly where it should be. This particular dress is a classic and I love it. It is a sleeveless wool crepe with the skirt set into the waist with soft gathers so it has just a touch of volume. There is actually quite a bit of