1960s George Halley Olive Green Silk Chiffon Beaded Bodice Evening Dress Shorts and Connie Mellon

and Connie Mellon

a scoop neckline

The chains and dice are gold tone with Swavorski crystals spelling 'DIOR'

This same ensemble is found in a number of museum collections including the FIDM archive (of which a photograph is included)

1960s George Halley Olive Green Silk Chiffon Beaded Bodice Evening Dress Shorts and Connie MellonExquisite heavily beaded evening dress by George Halley. This amazing dress is maxi length, with an A line silhouette, high cinched waist, long sleeves, and a faux turtleneck collar. The skirt of the dress is pleated gold olive chiffon silk that sways gently when worn. The bodice features an amazing, opulent sequin and bead floral design with beaded tassels defining the waist. The neck is covered fully in iridescent marquise cut rhinestones. An