Pat Sandler was an American designer whose label existed through the 1960s and 1970s. He launched his label in the early 1960s after working for the Leonard Sunshine label. His label was very well followed and was often used for editorial work during the time period, most notably on Lauren Hutton on several occasions. He was known for his more opulent pieces that featured bead work or gold lame thread like this dress does.

The dress is stunning and it is even pretter in person. The pink is a slightly softer shade then how it photoed and the gold and rhinestones on the bodice have more of an impact. It really is far more magical then how the camera captured it and I think the girl that buys it will be very happy. The dress has a high set bodice that is sleeveless and cut to follow the curves of the bust. It comes down in a V at the front that is set on a slight curve. The bodice is covered with a lattice pattern that is made from several elements. There is embroidery work down in a gold toned metal thread and gold cording. To create the 3D effect it has there is a layer of a metal feeling gold braided cord that is laid over that. Seed beads are worked through the design and then it is finish with large prong set glass rhinestones. It is gorgeous to see and I love how it is all slightly raised off the silk so you get that wonderful added sense of texture. Set in under that elaborately detailed bust the skirt flows out and flares to the ground in a cascade of pink silk chiffon. There are yards of fabric in the top layer so that when you move it moves and floats around you. This lies over an inner opaque silk lining in the same shade of pink. I love it. Excellent condition

Fully lined in a pink silk and closes with a back painted metal zipper. There are some area of very minor fading inside the bodice and it otherwise looks to have been worn very little. 

Bust: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
High set waist: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner hips: 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice:13 " from top of bodice to waist
Skirt: 42" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3693

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.