Gorgeous 1960s James Galanos Meticulously Pleated Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Elaborate Belt designer-estevez Fully lined in a nude

Fully lined in a nude silk chiffon and slips over the head to wear

The sleeves are wide at the top and narrow to the cuff and the body of the tunic dress is cut to skim over the body in an easy relaxed way

A small touch that makes it that much more special

One small mark on the back near the hem

It is cut to drape over the shoulders and there is a row of four buttons at the neck

Gorgeous 1960s James Galanos Meticulously Pleated Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Elaborate Belt designer-estevez Fully lined in a nudeThis is a spectacular example of Galanos and the evening dresses that he did so very well. James Galanos launched Galanos Originals in 1951. He was only 27 years old. By 1954 he had won a Coty award and the Neiman Marcus award. By 1958 he was producing clothing that could range in price from $200 to $3000, an astronomical price for ready to wear for that time period. When you covert to modern dollars the top end figure would be about $31,000 today.