Rare Fall 1971 Loris Azzaro Black Jersey Dress w Bead & Crisscross Backless Dress z-archive-1960s Light padding in each shoulder

Light padding in each shoulder that could be removed if desired

The skirt curves out and over the hips and then widens out to the hem

One piece wraps and secures across the back other wise your back is left completely bare

This gorgeous little dress is an outstanding example of Muir's work during this time period

Rare Fall 1971 Loris Azzaro Black Jersey Dress w Bead & Crisscross Backless Dress z-archive-1960s Light padding in each shoulderThis is a very well documented dress. It was shot for Elle France magazine that season in an orange, and Carolyn Murphy wore its twin in green to the Met Gala in 2003. The collar is fully beaded and the dress falls from there in a long sheath to the floor over the body with just a slight bit of shape through the waist. At the back five cords extend out and hook on the sides of the neck and then cross over each other to attach to the dress on the other