Documented 1963-64 Sarmi Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress w Strapless Natural Mink Bodice & Chocolate Silk Bow designer-tina-lesser I love how the design

I love how the design becomes denser as it nears the hem and on the sleeves - this cleverly draws the eye and creates a long

The fabric is a fine scarf weight silk that has

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML (2-8)

Most of the caftans in that auction fetched well over the $20

large zipper pull can be done up to the high neck

Documented 1963-64 Sarmi Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress w Strapless Natural Mink Bodice & Chocolate Silk Bow designer-tina-lesser I love how the designFerdinando Sarmi was an actual Italian Count and started his design career working for the Elizabeth Arden couture salon during the 1950s. In 1959 he ventured off on his own and launched his label. He designed for just over a decade before closing up shop. During those ten or so years he was especially known for his evening wear. The fabrics he chose were often opulent or very difficult to work with. This dress was obtained from the same source as the