1940s Jean Patou Haute Couture Strapless Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Tiered Full Skirt designer-adrian Bodice: 15" from neck to

Bodice: 15" from neck to bottom waist seam

The neck line is set wide across so you can wear it completely off of the shoulder for a bare expanse of skin to show

5" flat across from side seam to side seam with room for up to a small B cup at the front

It is from the Spring 1976 collection

Built-in underneath is a bit of a specialized padding that runs the width of that and then extends out just past the seam into the arms about a quarter of an inch

1940s Jean Patou Haute Couture Strapless Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Tiered Full Skirt designer-adrian Bodice: 15" from neck toThis is an exceptionally beautiful Jean Patou silk chiffon dress that is an absolute masterpiece. It is an important and early representation of both the house of Patou and the level of Haute Couture being produced during this time period. Jean Patou once said "Certain dressmakers desire to pass for an artist. I have one ambition: that is to have good taste." and this dress is the very epitome of that statement. The dress is made entirely by hand and