2010s Valentino Strapless Stretch Silk Crepe Dress w Gathered Bodice & Side Detailed Skirt designer-mary-quant This would have taken hours

This would have taken hours and hours and hours to plan and construct

The inner skirt is fitted with a top panel of fabric lying over that inner skirt that is secure at the waist and then wraps and ties at the back in am almost apron feeling finish

The volume the skirt has is incredible when you move and it is really a dress that comes to life on the body

Unlined and you step in to wear

There are some tiny storage spots - one on the front near the keyhole and a couple on the sleeve

2010s Valentino Strapless Stretch Silk Crepe Dress w Gathered Bodice & Side Detailed Skirt designer-mary-quant This would have taken hoursThis is a stunning Valentino that is from the time period of Valentino when it was being co designed by both Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli. They had stepped into Mr Valentino's shoes and were breathing new life into the brand. I love that they still adhered to the label's heritage in keeping with using the classic Valentino red colour. The dress is made from a light stretch silk crepe chiffon in the signature shade of red that Valentino