1950s Nat Kaplan Pleated Bodice Insanely Pretty Floral Print Dress designer-bob-mackie Over the shoulders is a

Over the shoulders is a panel of fabric that creates a caped effect and under this the back is completely open

A third layer then is set form the shoulders and this layer is cut in an almost circle like fashion and creates beautiful volume and airy fullness that swirls around you

It has an additional interlining of black silk organza

The neck is simple and the skirt has only the slightest touch of fullness

Unlined and slip on to wear

1950s Nat Kaplan Pleated Bodice Insanely Pretty Floral Print Dress designer-bob-mackie Over the shoulders is aNat Kaplan was a dress manufacturer that opened in 1935 and produced well made mid range garments for about 50 years. They tended to use great fabrics and the pieces were finely tailored. Fit was paramount and they did not skimp on details to give their clients amazing value for their money. This dress is darling and for the girl tiny enough to fit into it, it is a beauty. The bodice is very fitted with light boning inside for support. It has tiny