Gorgeous early 1970 Thea Porter dress fashioned in metallic-gold and beige art-nouveau floral print pure-silk. I love the low-cut plunge and heavily-smocked shoulders. The silhouette is a flattering nipped-waist hourglass tea-length with a draped wrap style middle-slit, short to long waterfall hemline. Thea Porter was largely inspired by fashion from the Victorian and Renaissance eras. This is easily identifiable by intricately decorated and layered fabric. During the early 1970's, her clothing attracted many celebrity customers who enjoyed wearing her erotic, yet comfortable, creations whose secret was to conceal rather than reveal. She admits her fashions were created in that particular style as she had always felt very envious of Arab women because they can hide behind their clothes, it is a very protected and secure way to feel. Admitting that some of her creations were far removed from anything an Arab woman would wear she said that she felt, "It's important that the end result should be my own romantic fantasies." This dress is truly breathtaking and a very rare piece of fashion history. Measurements Bust: 32 inches Waist: 24 inches Hips: Swing Sweep Front Total Length:48 inches Back Total Length:54 inches This Thea Porter garment is in beautiful condition with no rips or holes. Perfectly working back-zipper. Only sign of age is light wear to the inner interfacing on the bodice. Please message for detailed pictures. This dress is over 70 years old and is truly stunning. Though she is missing her label it is a confirmed Thea Porter design.