Vogue Paris Original 2696; 1970s; Pierre Balmain - Misses' Dress. Semi-fitted, slightly A-line dress, mid-knee or evening length, has asymmetrical front-buttoned closing, draped shawl collar, one-piece yoke, belt carriers and topstitch trim. Sleeveless or full length sleeves gathered into buttoned cuffs. Self or purchased belts hold in fullness at waistline. With or without flaps and button trim. Featured in Vogue Pattern Book April/May 1972