c. 1972 Pierre Cardin Black Wool Swing Dress w Taupe Inset & Glossy Black Buttons designer-ralph-lauren It is elaborately gathered and

It is elaborately gathered and fitted around the bust with all of the gathered folds coming in to the seams that run over the bodice at the front

The hem is left unfinished so no extra weight is added

There are two dots on the front right side and some very faint marks on the sleeve

Fully lined in a pale lemon silk and has hidden snaps to close as well as ties inside

The colour of the silk is the best thing about the dress

c. 1972 Pierre Cardin Black Wool Swing Dress w Taupe Inset & Glossy Black Buttons designer-ralph-lauren It is elaborately gathered andc. 1972 Pierre Cardin based on the front circle design Under the creative direction of Pierre Cardin Soft shoulders and long, simple sleeves The body of the dress is cut loose and easy to skim over you and flares out at the hem Made out of a fine black wool with a pale taupe inset at the front The long circular design at the front is a Cardin signature Six pairs of glossy black buttons run down the front for detail Fully lined in a black silk and