Prettiest 1960s Arnold Scaasi Black Strapless Dotted Net Dress w Flower Appliques designer-john-anthony The top is that typical

The top is that typical late 60s hostess gown silhouette - covered but with the sleeves left semi sheer and cuffed so they billow slightly and with a bit of a plunge at the neck that you can make deeper by not doing up the hidden hook & eye closures

I would hazard that this gown is one of the early creations from when he reopened and is quite wonderful

The  skirt has a faux wrap effect that is partially hidden under that draping of silk down the front

The middle tulle layer has hidden set snaps down one side but the inner silk layer and top layer have no closures

Excellent condition Fully lined in blue with no front closures

Prettiest 1960s Arnold Scaasi Black Strapless Dotted Net Dress w Flower Appliques designer-john-anthony The top is that typicalArnold Scaasi was born Arnold Isaacs in Montreal and the name Scassi is simply his own surname in reverse. He studied in Montreal and in Paris, apprenticed at the house of Paquin and then worked with the legendary Charles James. In 1964 he opened own couture salon. He dressed Hollywood stars like Lauren Bacall, Diahann Carroll and Elizabeth Taylor. He dressed several first ladies including Mamie Eisenhower, Hillary Clinton and both the Bush first