Early 1980s Rare Patricia Lester Silk & Bead Gown/Set designer-vivienne-westwood Ties at waist so is

Ties at waist so is adjustable

The neckline is a deep V and there is a modestly panel sewn in (which could easily be removed if you wanted the full plunge effect) A wide band of silver cording

Its simple yet always with a drop dead sexy twist and he deliberately chose good weight and quality nylons that held the color well and would drape exactly as he wished

You would be able to see if a girl had a quarter in any pocket while wearing these

Waist: 17" from side seam to side seam across the bottom

Early 1980s Rare Patricia Lester Silk & Bead Gown/Set designer-vivienne-westwood Ties at waist so isPatricia Lester gowns are often referred to as "Fortuny inspired" however, she has said that she actually had not see the work of Fortuny when she embarked upon her journey to create this unique pleated fabric. Her husband Charles has worked with Patricia from their studio in Wales since 1964 and they produced, and are still producing, some of the most exquisite fabric ever made. Their pleating technique, though reminiscent of Fortuny, is proprietary