c1954 Ceil Chapman Strapless Bead & Sequin Silk Dress designer-ceil-chapman At each side along the

At each side along the seam there is actually a inverted pleat that allows the skirt to have quite a bit of fabric

Love the side pockets and matching fabric covered buttons

A little spray of beaded flowers details the very top back neck too

Proper dressmakers button holes

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c1954 Ceil Chapman Strapless Bead & Sequin Silk Dress designer-ceil-chapman At each side along theThis beautiful dress was created by Ceil Chapman who is often referred to as Marilyn Monroe's favorite designer. It is so beautiful in person and the level of detail put into the construction is wonderful. The dress is constructed from a blue silk crepe that has a touch of stretch to it which allows the dress to move and mold itself the the wearer. The silk is then covered in swirls of blue glass tube beads mixed with iridescent blue sequins that