Fabulous Early 1960s Jean Louis Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Elaborate Feather Detailed Skirt designer-oleg-cassini Note that the mannequin is

Note that the mannequin is a 4-6 and it is not pinned on her so a smaller girl could wear this and just have that over-sized feel

It has the most unique and fabulous sleeves I have ever seen on a dress from this time period

includes Chanel authenticity card

I see no areas of missing sequins

This simple addition to the cuffs is what  really ups the dramatic feel of the dress

Fabulous Early 1960s Jean Louis Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Elaborate Feather Detailed Skirt designer-oleg-cassini Note that the mannequin isJean Louis is the designer who created the dress that Marilyn Monroe was sewn into when she sang Happy Birthday to President John F Kennedy. Louis worked in the movies and headed the costume department at Columbia Pictures before starting his own label in 1961. Once he began designing under his own label he concentrated on suits and evening wear and was known for his beautiful fabric choices. This is an exceptional example of his work and it is