Chic 1960s Malcolm Starr by Elinor Simmons Gold Metallic Brocade Dress & Jacket Set designer-ossie-clark This knot and the gathering

This knot and the gathering detail at the front gives it visual interest and keeps the dress feeling soft and romantic while still being on the more minimalist side

The dress has a slight texture to it and the texture highlights the print that runs over the entire dress

The personal attention to each piece is clearly seen in the workmanship of his designs

You can't see it at all when on because of the immense amount of fabric used

Each cup softly drapes over the inner structure and then curves up and over the shoulders

Chic 1960s Malcolm Starr by Elinor Simmons Gold Metallic Brocade Dress & Jacket Set designer-ossie-clark This knot and the gatheringThis is the work of Elinor Simmons who designed for the Malcolm Starr label from the early 1960s to 1972. She excelled at the metallic and chic pieces that the label was known for and this is a wonderful example of her work. It is even better in person. It is a really gorgeous little set. This set has a simple cut that is made glamorous by the wonderful fabric choice. The fabric has a raised print that has been created by the way the fabric is