1970s Matte Black Silk Satin Adolfo Gown designer-janice-wainwright The pink lining of the

The pink lining of the jacket is a far brighter pink then the lining of the skirt

Each sleeve is made of a silk chiffon as is the matching

The bust is unlined but has two built in cups so you do not have to wear an undergarment

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1970s Matte Black Silk Satin Adolfo Gown designer-janice-wainwright The pink lining of theAdolfo apprenticed at Balenciaga and you can see that influence in the drape and fabric choice of this gown. His clients included Gloria Vanderbilt, Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Nancy Reagan & the Duchess of Windsor. His pieces reflect that society lady feel and they tend to be strong with a certain sense of classiness to them. I love the thick slipper satin used on this gown. It gives the dress just the right amount of weight tomake the subtle draping