Fantastic 1970s Pauline Trigere Two Piece Green Silk Chiffon Plunge Top & Wide Leg Pant Set designer-norman-norell The bottom follows the same

The bottom follows the same angle as the neckline so that one side is longer then the other

The pants are fully lined in a black stretch lingerie weight nylon and close with a button at the waist and zipper

The mix of fabric here help it to hold its shape wonderfully

Unlined and slips ahead to wear

The very top layer is the black lace that you see and then between the inner skirt and lace is a silk chiffon layer that is achieved by a stripe of stiffening through and around the hem to help hold the shape and give volume

Fantastic 1970s Pauline Trigere Two Piece Green Silk Chiffon Plunge Top & Wide Leg Pant Set designer-norman-norell The bottom follows the samePauline Trigere launched her label in 1942. She was from Paris and moved to the US in 1937. That early French influence showed throughout her career. In 1949 she was awarded her first Coty award. She won it again in both 1951 and 1959. The 1959 win coincided with being inducted into the Coty Fashion Hall of Fame. She was a pioneer in the use of cottons and wool for evening and her work with silks is wonderful. In 1961 she made headlines for being the