c.1965 Rudi Gernreich Dot Maxi Dress with Belt designer-pierre-cardin I love the extravagance of

I love the extravagance of the ruffled bodice and dramatic sleeve

The interior lining is a red tissue silk that lines most of the interior and runs through the sleeves

The back is cut almost as a square panel if fabric

The skirt closes with fine side zipper and flat hook and eye on the waist band

c.1965 Rudi Gernreich Dot Maxi Dress with Belt designer-pierre-cardin I love the extravagance ofBased on examples I have found I am dating this from 1965 when his fascination with dots seems to have really exploded full force through his collection. Here we see 4 variations of the dot used to maximum effectiveness. The top portion of the dress is a solid black and sleeveless. This balances out the skirt which is full and to the floor. The original belt holds the 4th dot and I love how they graduate in size and density from the belt to the final