1930s Fine Lace & Ruffle Wedding Gown designer-patrick-kelly Its that ultimate seventies sexiness

Its that ultimate seventies sexiness with its shot through with lurex thread knit fabric and sleek to the floor lines

There are a number of small break areas in the fine net top skirt that have been repaired or left as is

I love how the back has a cut out detail on the straps

First issue 2003 Mare Nostrum by Annie Faivre

This is yet another piece from that same estate that produced an important Worth cape and the woman who owned these pieces was both wealthy and well travelled

1930s Fine Lace & Ruffle Wedding Gown designer-patrick-kelly Its that ultimate seventies sexinessI do not normally post wedding gowns here but this one is so perfect, rare and absolutely one of the most romantic pieces I have ever seen that I could not resist. It could absolutely be worn for a wedding or even as a summer gown. When it first arrived I almost passed on it it was a crumpled flattened mess. I had it carefully cleaned and then spent hours steaming out everyone of those ruffles. When it was done and on the dress form I almost had tears