1970s Lanvin Plunge Front Backless Nylon Jersey Halter Dress designer-christian-dior The black silk crepe skirt

The black silk crepe skirt is cut slim and has a curving cut layer of black lace that sits over it and gives it the illusion of fullness

each is full and voluminous

Reference Photos: Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior

Both pieces are fully lined in a fine tissue silk

There are literally yards of fabric in the skirt and if you choose to wear it without you will get lots of lovely movement around you as you move

1970s Lanvin Plunge Front Backless Nylon Jersey Halter Dress designer-christian-dior The black silk crepe skirtThis dress is insanely sexy. It is so unusual with its cut and looks fabulous on. The only downside is that it is extremely tiny. Even on my size 2 dress form it barely fit. The fabric used for it is a black nylon jersey knit that allows it to have that wonderful drape that you see. It really pushes the boundaries in terms of sensuality for Lanvin for this time period and I love it. The jersey used is virtually wrinkle free so it is a great traveling