1980s Louis Feraud Navy and Turqouise Jacquard Silk Dress Vintage_Lace_Jacket Tailoring below the bust brings

Tailoring below the bust brings the jacket neatly in at the waist when fastened

A show-stopper of a jacket

the runway version was shown with tulle cuffs and a ruff neckline but this subtle adaptation is eminently more practical for a formal dinner or soiree

If desired

The knee seam then feeds into a puckered vertical long hem with a lovely deep flounce

1980s Louis Feraud Navy and Turqouise Jacquard Silk Dress Vintage_Lace_Jacket Tailoring below the bust bringsBold and bright late 1980s silk jacquard dress by Louis Feraud. It has a high, rounded neckline and long sleeves which are padded at the shoulder to create a distinctly 80s structured silhouette. It fastens down the back with the original zipper, neatly concealed with a placket. The dress is nipped in at the waist with ruched detail and a tie to the left hip. The fabric is a navy blue, with a very fine and slightly iridescent polka dot jacquard