1960s Couture Maggy Reeves Silk Gown designer-james-galanos The skirt has soft pleats

The skirt has soft pleats just under the waist band for a touch of fullness and to emphasize the slightly rounded shape and then it narrows in at the knee

two on one shoulder and a couple of bent beads near the back - it presents very well despite this and I have priced accordingly

Bust: no defined side seams as the sleeves come out form the top of the waist band

A Lanvin piece is a masterful mix of prints and this one is no different

It is all cut on the bias so immediately settles into place and highlights a girl's curves perfectly

1960s Couture Maggy Reeves Silk Gown designer-james-galanos The skirt has soft pleatsMaggy Reeves was a couture designer in Canada and her pieces are as rare as rare can be. It is a delight and privilege to be able to pass on a piece of her work! This dress is extraordinarily beautiful, It is constructed entirely of silk the bodice is a soft slinky, high grade silk and the skirt is a heavy weight luxurious silk satin. The bodice has an almost dolman sleeve and is cut fairly simple with a dramatically scooped and plunged neckline. It