1980s Nina Ricci Demi-Couture "Haute Boutique" Silk Dress designer-jean-patou From the flower-festooned munchkin costumes

From the flower-festooned munchkin costumes in The Wizard of Oz to the elegance-defining “Gowns by Adrian” worn by screen stars like Norma Shearer

Length: 25" from top of shoulder to hem

approx 33-36" with buttons as they are presently set

The button shows a teeny bit of wear form normal use

Unlined and closes at the back with a fine

1980s Nina Ricci Demi-Couture "Haute Boutique" Silk Dress designer-jean-patou From the flower-festooned munchkin costumesThis is the Nina Ricci demi couture label from the 1980s and it has that amazing eighties aesthetic to it with its bold, full cut through the arms but is still refined enough that it does not feel like a "costume" like some eighties pieces feel. I am actually seeing a lot of similar pieces on the runways this past season or so and indeed this gown feels remarkably fresh. The dress is absolutely gorgeous and on a girl that it fits properly it is even