1980s dress by BOB MACKIE Couture.

Black taffeta tulip petal dress.

Cocktail party evening dress.

Heavy black taffeta is multi-layered with a structured, reinforced lining that allow the dress to keep it's form. It can stand up by itself!

Bodice is ruched and wrapped with a back zipper. Bodice itself ends at the hips and the "petals" are attached there.

Ties at shoulders can be tied separately from the sleeves or inserted into the loops to become part of the off the shoulder look. I have included pictures of the ties either way.

Slim straight sleeves end at the elbow.

Dropped waist ends with the true star of the show - the skirt.

The skirt is made up of "petals" of heavy structured panels that are only attached at the hips. Completely independent of each other, but heavy enough to not move when walking.

Hand stitching and lots of detail.

Excellent condition.

Measures:

NO STRETCH

Bust 34

Waist 26

Hips 36

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This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Atlanta, Georgia.