Amazing 1960s Malcolm Starr by Elinor Simmons Red & Gold Thread Dress w Sequin, Beading & Crystal Detailing designer-Louis-Mies It curves over the body

It curves over the body and expands gently out to widen as it nears the hem

It feels like the perfect fall dress

A slit up the front shows miles of leg

An interesting little detail is that the inner skirt has pockets and this allows you to put your hands into those pockets and hold the outer skirt away to the sides

The waist cinches in for shape and then the skirt billows out to a beautiful strong line that allows the many yard of fabric used to take full center stage

Amazing 1960s Malcolm Starr by Elinor Simmons Red & Gold Thread Dress w Sequin, Beading & Crystal Detailing designer-Louis-Mies It curves over the bodyThis is one of two remarkable dresses that I have today that are absolutely insane to see in real life. Each is so very good and they are not even photoing half as good as either is in person. The sheer amount of hand work to apply those thousands of sequins, crystals and beads needs to be seen in person to truly appreciate. This is one of those pieces that really showcases the higher end work that the label was capable of. The dress is the work of