1970s Graphic Jean Varon Check Dress designer-james-galanos The neckline is a V

The neckline is a V and the back a slightly deeper V

I think this may be one of my very favorite 1960s pieces to have come in a while

This is one of those simple little dresses that you end up wearing whenever you need a dress that has pretty details and makes a statement but will work for just about any occasion except full on evening glamour

one of the great American designers

Both pieces are fully lined in feather light

1970s Graphic Jean Varon Check Dress designer-james-galanos The neckline is a VWhat a fabulous checked Jean Varon dress! Made of a beautiful cotton fabric it is easy to wear and has wonderful lines. The bodice is cut to fit to the body and has a deep front and back plunge. The skirt is quite dramatic and cut on an A line to the floor. The fabric helps it to feel full. I love how he took strips of a smaller checked fabric and used them as flat piping to highlight the cut of the bodice. It manages to be sexy and yet feel a little