1950s Full Skirter Floral Halter Dress designer-helena-barbieri A study in dressmaking techniques

A study in dressmaking techniques it is absolutely wonderful

The velvet really gives it an extra dimension of depth and texture

This leaves the back bare

and it did get lighter so may approve even more with additional cleaning

Reference Photo: 1997 Yves Saint Laurent Runway

1950s Full Skirter Floral Halter Dress designer-helena-barbieri A study in dressmaking techniquesAn amazing cotton floral print halter dress with a skin baring bodice and a wonderfully full skirt! These are so hard to find girls literally hoard them and to find one in such brilliant colors and in excellent condition is a joy! It is made of a hand screened cotton with a brilliant purple floral print. The skirt is marvelously full for that classic fifties vixen look. A gathered band at the waist clips into place at the back and cinches the