1970s Purple Butterfly Fortuny Style Empire Line Dress 50s_Strapless_Dress Please note

Please note

this charming set would best suit a US size 4

founded by Alice Pollock in 1964 and joined a year later by husband and wife team Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell

UK size 6 due to the petite measurements

with a deep scoop neck mirrored at the reverse to expose the upper back and shoulders

1970s Purple Butterfly Fortuny Style Empire Line Dress 50s_Strapless_Dress Please noteThis pretty 1970s purple empire line dress with butterfly motif has a bohemian, summery feel. The full length dress is comprised of a fine rayon fabric for the skirt in a lilac shade which softens into a pink hue around the jersey bodice, and wide waistband detail. The skirt features pleasing mini fine pleating as was famously used by Mariano Fortuny for his delphos gowns. The bodice is sleeveless, with a deep scoop neck mirrored at the reverse to