1970s Lisa Meril Cream and Silver Floral Brocade Empire Waist Evening Dress Editor and a hip - length

and a hip - length jacket with voluminous cuffed sleeves

The structure and artistry of the piece bring to mind Chinese snuff bottles and Japanese netsuke figures

and bounces wonderfully when worn

connected by two gradually stiff wire bands bending towards eachother

Brilliant oversized floral print is the cherry on top

1970s Lisa Meril Cream and Silver Floral Brocade Empire Waist Evening Dress Editor and a hip - lengthBeautiful cream and silver evening dress by Lisa Meril. The dress is maxi length, with an empire waist silhouette, full skirt, and fitted bodice. The sleeves are long, with bell sleeves that begin to billow out at the elbow. The scoop neckline is rounded and reaches mid breastbone. The front of the skirt is pleated at the sides continuing the princess seams of the bodice, the back is fully pleated, giving the dress a wonderful amount of volume. Very