Documented Fall 1977 Halston Cashmere Sky Blue Dress w Extra Long Attached Wrap Ties designer-Louis-Mies Made of a slinky silk

Made of a slinky silk jersey it is actually lined in the same jersey so has a good weight to it and also hangs perfectly as a result

The top is a classic fit and the sleeves slightly voluminous above their deep French cuffs

The sit independently and are further highlighted with the covering of the silk chiffon and the way it is set in a provocative ruffle along the upper edge

Skirt: 47" from top of band  at the waist to hem

The striping goes horizontal on the skirt while the top offers an interesting contrast with the striping placed vertically

Documented Fall 1977 Halston Cashmere Sky Blue Dress w Extra Long Attached Wrap Ties designer-Louis-Mies Made of a slinky silkThis is a very rare and beautiful example of Halston's work using cashmere during this time period. He was a master at combining function and ease but without sacrificing glamour. He did this with the absolute minimum of seaming that a garment required. His bias cut knit pieces sometimes feel and look somewhat shapeless on the hanger or dress form and it is only when they are slipped on that they drape and settle into place the way they were intended.