1970s Gina Fratini Pastel Floral Print Smocked Front Cotton Voile Ruffled Dress designer-stavropoulos Each sleeve is cut with

Each sleeve is cut with a slight curve and is cropped

The bodice also snaps to close down the front and it is cut to be fuller

This is an exceptional example of his work and in person is even more beautiful then how it looks here

She was known for dressing First Ladies and her designs were worn by First Ladies from Mamie Eisenhower to Betty Ford

1970s Gina Fratini Pastel Floral Print Smocked Front Cotton Voile Ruffled Dress designer-stavropoulos Each sleeve is cut withGina Fratini created some of the most sought after evening wear in the 1970s and into the 80s. Elizabeth Taylor chose to wear one of her dresses for her second marriage to Richard Burton in 1975 and Princess Diana made several appearances wearing her work. Fratini was a British fashion and costume designer whose label existed from 1964 into the eighties. She was also known for dressing Princess Anne, who wore a Fratini gown for her 21st birthday