Chic Fall 1979 Givenchy by Hubert de Givenchy Runway Black Silk & Velvet with Inner Slip designer-chloe There is also a repair

There is also a repair at the back seam a bit and a repair to one of the arm slits

The top is unlined and closes with a button at the low neck and three buttons near the waist

The dress has some stretch and I have given the comfortable range of measurements while it is lying flat

The body of the top is loose and full

Chic Fall 1979 Givenchy by Hubert de Givenchy Runway Black Silk & Velvet with Inner Slip designer-chloe There is also a repairThe twin of this dress walked the runway for the Fall 1979 Givenchy show. It was made under the creative direction of Hubert de Givenchy. On the runway they showed it belted with a wide wrap belt. From what I understand that was sold separately. We have added a thin black ribbon for ours and I prefer it with a more narrow belt as it really allows the beautiful softness of the bodice to show better. I love that you can choose to wear it either way, or