1970s Silk Chiffon Adolfo Petal Dress mao-hide Waist band: 4

Waist band: 4

Some of the braiding edging detailing has come loose here and there - I have gone over it but I mention this in case I missed a stitch or two

An amazing runway dress from Valli who has risen to have become one of the modern design greats

Bruce Oldfield is of course best known for dressing Lady Diana but has dressed countless other celebrity and women of influence

Even though we know it has metal running through it it surprisingly light and the fabric supple but with just a hint of structure to help hold that wonderful shape

1970s Silk Chiffon Adolfo Petal Dress mao-hide Waist band: 4This is a stunning and pretty silk chiffon dress by Adolfo in beautiful neutral shades of taupes and caramels. I love the petal effect that the layers of the skirt an the sleeves give the dress. Each sleeve is a single layer of chiffon with deep petal shaped edges. They are set wide and low into the sides of the dress. The bodice has a panel of light cafe au lait colored lace set over the chiffon in a panel at the front. The skirt has three layers of