1980s Black Chanel Pleat Velvet Skirt Guest Editor Anita Clarke! Based on a classic caftan

Based on a classic caftan this pairs a toweling cotton with a dramatic chocolate and white checked pattern

The silk has a ribbed texture to it and the gown just slips on to wear

The skirt is beautifully full and flows to the floor seemingly from the bodice though inside the dress there is a waist seam

the beads are set with a nod to Art Deco

The skirt is a polyester jersey

1980s Black Chanel Pleat Velvet Skirt Guest Editor Anita Clarke! Based on a classic caftanBeautiful and luxurious black velvet was used to make this classic Chanel maxi skirt. The fabric takes the design to the next level and really makes it feel rich and special. Around the hip it is is seamed in little 1. 5" sections and then it opens to a beautiful fullness through the rest of the skirt. This gives you the shape you want but in a very chic and subtle manner and it also has fabulous movement when you twirl! Beautifully constructed as one