1970s Janice Wainwright Jersey and Burnout Velvet Flapper Dress 50s skirt This dress would have been

This dress would have been worn with a matching cotton underdress originally and presents absolutely beautifully worn alone for a more daring look

there is a little extra give in the bust and waistband

The navy knit itself is a really nice quality

in the same black silk

Strongly reminiscent of Cristóbal Balenciaga’s work during this era

1970s Janice Wainwright Jersey and Burnout Velvet Flapper Dress 50s skirt This dress would have been1970s Janice Wainwright black evening dress that is unashamedly a tribute to the original party dresses of the 1920s. Wainwright's early work is highly sort after by collectors and museums alike. She founded her own company in 1970 after working for Simon Massey and freelancing during the 1960s. This dress dates from around 1974 when the film The Great Gatsby was released starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow. The Oscar winning costumes influenced an