Few can claim to share the standards of renowned French couturier Ted Lapidus. This dress is made of a yellow silk crepe with the most superbly executed knife pleats and an elegant sleeveless deep V neck design with a high empire waist. This beautiful creation has three sheer layers as the skirt. The top layer falls in vertical pleats from the waist band, whilst the bodice pleats cross diagonally to draw more attention to the waist and décolleté. The deep V shape is echoed on the reverse of the dress. For access, the cross over bodice is front fastening with diagonal poppers that overlap with hook and eyes at the waistband for access. This dress is in excellent vintage condition. We would describe as gently used with little signs of wear. It will come to just above the ankle and is quite petite overall. Would best fit UK size 6-8 US size 2-4.

Ted Lapidus was a revered designer who began his long fashion career at the House of Dior and went on to start his own label in 1951. Particularly noted for his stylish 1970s daywear pieces as well as for his unisex style of dressing, he also introduced military and safari looks into haute couture. His creations were worn by leading French stars of the day including Brigette Bardot and Francoise Hardy. Another noteworthy fashion addition was his use of blue jeans making them part of mainstream of fashion design. He can claim to have been the first designer to persuade Twiggy to wear a suit and tie rather than a mini skirt.

MEASUREMENTS:
BUST - 33in. (83.8cm)
WAIST - 30in. (76.2cm)
HIP - 42.5in. (107.9cm)
LENGTH - 54in. ( 137.5cm)