c.1965 Sybil Connolly Couture Bow Detailed Blue Pleated Irish Linen Dress designer-harvey-berin full cut through the arms

full cut through the arms but is still refined enough that it does not feel like a "costume" like some eighties pieces feel

Skirt: 37" from the waist to the bottom of the hem

Note that it appears red in the pictures - it is actually a deep cherry pink

deep navy blue woven knit with a stark white star design that runs over the fabric

These are consistent with age and normal wear

c.1965 Sybil Connolly Couture Bow Detailed Blue Pleated Irish Linen Dress designer-harvey-berin full cut through the armsSybil Connolly was based in Dublin and her first major fashion show as a designer in her own right was in 1953 and quickly became a darling of the American market. Jacqueline Kennedy wore Connolly for her official White House portrait and Connolly was a particular favorite of Carmen Snow, the editor of Harper's Bazaar. In 1957 she launched her couture label. She created Haute Couture pieces made from Irish textiles and in particular she became famous