Early 1950s Peppermint Stripe Silk Dress designer-guy-laroche There is a sequin missing

There is a sequin missing on the very top of the design on the shoulder but it is not readily apparent nor does it detract

Over this goes a skirt and a loose and easy top/jacket

The neck and cuffs are left with just the cream silk so an almost tuxedo like quality is created

100% pure silk (soie)

The fabric is completely covered head to toe with rows of little faux pearls and zig zag bands of little silver tube beads

Early 1950s Peppermint Stripe Silk Dress designer-guy-laroche There is a sequin missingA gorgeous little early fifties piece made of a black silk taffeta. The skirt is wonderfully fully and set into the waistline by a series of flat, precise knife pleats on either side of the front with the very center left unpleated and the back left unpleated as well. This allows for fullness of the skirt but a nice trim silhouette for the wearer. The bodice is constructed with as little seaming as possible and the sleeves left shorter and wide. The