1960s Sculptural Black Silk Teal Traina "Tuxedo" Dress designer-nat-kaplan The dress is strapless with

The dress is strapless with a darling flat front bow detailing the otherwise simple bodice

Skirt: 12" from waist seam to hem

Waist: 15" from side seam to side seam

A classic black dress never goes out of style and this one is a clever play on a men's tux whole still feeling completely female

Because it is all hand work on a silk organza it is shockingly light

1960s Sculptural Black Silk Teal Traina "Tuxedo" Dress designer-nat-kaplan The dress is strapless withA classic black dress never goes out of style and this one is a clever play on a men's tux whole still feeling completely female. It is constructed from a high quality black silk that holds the sculptural shape of the dress but is not too heavy to wear once on. The top is cut in a simple design with wide straps that curve up and around each shoulder. The front has a pretty scooped neckline that is mirrored on the back. I love the double row of buttons