1950s Silk Beaded Cocktail Black Dress designer-rudi-gernreich It closes with a low

It closes with a low back zipper and is constructed from two layers of the jersey

Hips: 18-20" flat across from side seam to side seam

It is fitted and then heavily beaded all the ay around

Item# E468

Bodice: approx 15" from neck to natural waist (no defined waist seam)

1950s Silk Beaded Cocktail Black Dress designer-rudi-gernreich It closes with a lowI love this very chic, Balenciaga feeling silk 1950s cocktail dress. It is a definite nod to the silhouette most popular in the highest circles of fashion at that time. The bodice is set high above a banded waistline. The shoulders move seamlessly into wide cut above the elbow sleeves. The neckline is rounded and high. The bead work that adorns the neck is fantastic and continues down over the bodice and onto the sleeves. Matte charcoal faux pearls,