2000s Chic Prada Red Taffeta Button Front Day Dress designer-hardy-amies It's only true excess is

It's only true excess is that fabulous ruffle around the shoulders

Sleeve panels: 42" to longest point

It is so soft and warm and cut to be over-sized and thrown on in that absolute rich jet -set casual kind of way

This dramatic and beautiful gown is made of a high quality silk chiffon that has been screened with a beautiful floral print that absolutely pops off the black backdrop

Any creases in the leather are from storage and smooth out when on - where the one thumb base shows darker it is just a small natural change in color and part the light- these appear to have never actually been worn

2000s Chic Prada Red Taffeta Button Front Day Dress designer-hardy-amies It's only true excess isIf there was ever a dress that one could imagine on Grace Kelly I think this is it. It has a definitive retro feel but in a thoroughly modern way. I love the crisp taffeta used it helps to hold the shape and that amazing deep pleating on the skirt and has a lovely lightness to it. The bust skims over the body and is detailed with her signature raw edged seaming. The button front allows you to do it right up to the neck or leave it open to create a