1980s Bellville Sassoon Black and Gold Stripe Sheath Dress / Caftan size_6 and a scoop neck back

and a scoop neck back with an "X" crisscross strap design in velvet

The Valentina LTD knitwear brand was around from the 1950's to the 1970's and was known for exceptionally high-quality and beautifully beaded sweaters

The piece has a large lava rock center stone with rhinestones

Mamie Eisenhower and even Jackie Kennedy the hats they loved

which fastens by a single hook and eye halfway down the slot

1980s Bellville Sassoon Black and Gold Stripe Sheath Dress / Caftan size_6 and a scoop neck backA rather interesting modernist twist on the little black dress! This 1980s Belville Sassoon sheath dress is knee length with long sleeves and a high neck rounded slit collar. The dress is striped in matte black and satin black in graduated width stripes with thin accent gold stripes in between. Gold rope accents the collar, slit at neck is 7 inches. Skirt slit at leg (subtly highlighting the wearer's leg). Very sleek! Dress it up with a heel or down