Dress (a) of green silk gazar. Strapless fitted bodice; natural waistline. Attached skirt balloons out until mid-thigh, then gathers in before hanging loosely to the floor. Side zip closure. Wrap (b) of self-fabric. Pouf style achieved by gathering the fabric at neck and hem. Hook and eye closures at center front neckline and center front of bottom hem. Hip-length.
Chic Chicago: Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum. Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (2007/10/12 - 2008/01/05); Chic Chicago: Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum. Chicago History Museum. (2008/09/27 - 2009/07/26)