Striking Vintage 1950s Black Velvet Dress - New! dress moving away from the earlier

moving away from the earlier geometric shapes and sparkle

Shown with a crinoline which is not included and it is pinned to the dress form to show proper fit

Special order for Rachelle on hold until 3pm Saturday 13 May

It wasn't until 1958 that he presented his first haute couture collection in Paris

* Lovely tulip shaped scalloped cap sleeves

Striking Vintage 1950s Black Velvet Dress - New! dress moving away from the earlierMeasurements Size: Medium Bust: 36 inches + 91. 44 cm Waist: 27 inches + 69 cm Hips: free Total Length: 38. 5 inches + 97. 80 cm Description * 1950s black cotton velvet dress * Fitted waist and dropped bodice * Gorgeous bateau neckline * Capped sleeves * Wide skirt with built in stiffening * Skirt decorated with bands of floral embroidery in cream, pinks and blues * Back metal zipper * Small flap fastens over sipper and hipline to continue the top