1950s Galanos Black Structured Dress designer-luis-estevez Bodice: approx 14" from neck

Bodice: approx 14" from neck to waist

II love how the fabric is hand placed and stitched into soft pleats across the front bodice

Skirt: 47" from top of middle elastic panel waist to hem with the panel being 13" of that

There is a ton of fabric in there but it still feels light and summery

1950s Galanos Black Structured Dress designer-luis-estevez Bodice: approx 14" from neckA fantastic late 1950s Galanos that shows the level of control and excellent he had when it came to form and structure. A textured black wool is cut almost architecturally to make this classic little black dress. You can see the influence of other houses Balenciaga for example in the rounded shoulders and strong A line skirt. A single deep inverted pleat is built into each side of the skirt which helps to hold the shape and give ease for movement. The