1950s Sequin and Silk Kay Selig Cocktail Dress designer-mr-blackwell A simple and chic Donald

A simple and chic Donald Brooks dress that has subtle but interesting details

early 1940s Hostess gown and it strikingly similar to the one we have added to the photos

The top layer has beaded over little bursts done in gold metallic thread to form and cover the entire dress

The skirt has an additional layer of an attached tulle underskirt with dressmakers paper in the upper hip area only

The skirt is marvelous with tons of fabric that flows to the ground

1950s Sequin and Silk Kay Selig Cocktail Dress designer-mr-blackwell A simple and chic DonaldThe top portion of this lovely dress features iridescent sequins that are hand applied and gradually change from cream to blue as they near the waistline. The halter top crosses at the front and dips to the waist at the back. Silk cinches in the waist and the skirt is cut narrow, A bow at the back is the prefect finish. It closes with a low back zipper and is fully lined with an interior bustier. Hand finished with very minor sequin loss. Two dots of