c1983 Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Velvet Dress w Silk Bow designer-sybil-connolly This is completely covered with

This is completely covered with embroidered flowers accented by silver glass tube beads and clusters of sequins

The pattern is done to give it the feeling of a watercolor and this pretty effect just adds to its allure

The body of the dress falls in a loose tunic style cut that hides any figure flaws with ease and makes the dress insanely comfortable to wear

The top is that typical late 60s hostess gown silhouette - covered but with the sleeves left semi sheer and cuffed so they billow slightly and with a bit of a plunge at the neck that you can make deeper by not doing up the hidden hook & eye closures

Fully lined in a black silky rayon except for the sleeves

c1983 Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Velvet Dress w Silk Bow designer-sybil-connolly This is completely covered withI am so pleased to see velvet pieces having their place on modern runways again. It really is a beautiful fabric and feels fresh and new once again. This exceptional Haute Couture dress from Givenchy is wonderful. The dress is beautifully cut and is that perfect mix of sensuality and proper that Hubert de Givenchy excelled at. It is numbered and would have been designed while he was still the head of the house. The dress has a dramatic neckline that