1970s Mary McFadden Dress designer-azzedine-alaia The highlight is of course

The highlight is of course the amazing suede banding at the waist and circling the collar

5" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

Note that the color looks yellowish but this is a trick of the light - it is a true off-white in person

Unlined and closes with a hand set back painted zipper

Each sleeve is adorned with a wide velvet cuff and that same velvet is used on the collar - it sits wide when open or high up to frame the face when buttoned

1970s Mary McFadden Dress designer-azzedine-alaia The highlight is of courseMary McFadden is an interesting designer. In 1975 she patented a pleating process that mimicked the Fortuny pleat but hers was done with polyester fabric instead of silk and the pleating stays permanently. Her early pieces and couture line are often stunning and beautiful pieces but later, mass produced, licensed lines produced pieces that are often atrocious. So I am super picky about which Mcfadden's make it to the site. This one is a beauty. It is