1970s Yellow Silk Chiffon Stavropoulos Caftan Dress Unlabeled and Fabulous The waist is set high

The waist is set high and this tops a fuller midi skirt

Just above the zipper there is a corseted closure made of grommets and a tie that threads through and allows you to wear it lose and open so it drops down on the hop or cinch it tighter so it sits higher on the waits

As the description that accompanies the ensemble held at the IMA states "He is credited with many innovations in silhouettes

The skirt sweeps out from that high waist and the back is left bare

The panel of fabric across the front is attached on one side and hooks with three hook & eye on the opposite shoulder

1970s Yellow Silk Chiffon Stavropoulos Caftan Dress Unlabeled and Fabulous The waist is set highGeorge Stavropoulos was an amazing designer and to find his early work is already fabulous but to find a piece done at this level is just a treat. This gown is really museum worthy and is the third of three pastel color jewels to land in the shop recently. His clients, who included Elizabeth Taylor and opera singer Maria Calla, adored and cherished him for his ability to create stunning evening wear. His hallmark pieces were simple but with a masters