Fall 2003 Emanuel Ungaro by Giambattista Valli Runway Finale Look 61 Magical Dress z-archive-1970s It is still completely wearable

It is still completely wearable and with all the variations of things out there nowadays it doesn't necessarily feel like a flaw

The waist nips in with vertical seaming done to extend form the outside of the bottom cut out on the bodice

It is very chic but dramatic

This is a lovely and dramatic maxi dress by Paganne

The fabric is a polished silk I believe - it has enough weight to help hold the shape and structure of the dress but is comfortable to wear

Fall 2003 Emanuel Ungaro by Giambattista Valli Runway Finale Look 61 Magical Dress z-archive-1970s It is still completely wearableThe Shrimpton Couture Archives This was Look 61 in the show and was the final look for the Fall 2003 Emanuel Ungaro runway collection Made under the creative direction of Giambattista Valli The details on this dress are amazing and it is a dress that really needs to be on the body to fully come to life The fabric is a printed stretch silk jersey combined with a silk chiffon. The print is done in soft pastel blues, purples and pinks on an ivory