c.1972 La Mendola Blue Print Jersey Dress w Feather Trim Cape designer-givenchy I love the silk braided

I love the silk braided cord tassels that tie at the neck and the small ruffle collar that adds the perfect amount of detailing

There is a ruffled detail that circles the sweetheart neckline and that ruffle then extends down from one side

painted metal zipper at the side

The placement of the label itched when she wore it and having a label in the dress did not mean anything  of significance during this time period so out it went

The skirt is a gorgeous flat fronted cut that flows out into a wide A-line

c.1972 La Mendola Blue Print Jersey Dress w Feather Trim Cape designer-givenchy I love the silk braidedThe duo behind the La Mendola label met in Rome in 1960 and started their business making dresses and selling them one by one, piece by piece. In 1967 they opened a shop and women like Elizabeth Taylor and Rita Hayworth become steadfast clients who were buying, and even wait listing for pieces as they were produced. This dress is a wonderful piece by them that is made from a fluid synthetic jersey and remarkably, still has its matching silk chiffon,