1950s Mottled Grey Wool Dress with Pleated Drop Waist Skirt maxi-suit Netherlands

Netherlands

US 6 and perhaps a size up and down depending on your measurements

An inward facing pleat falling from the centre reverse just below the waistline enhances the shape of the skirt with a modest tail

The straight floor length skirt is tailored and features two sweeping trains of fabric at the reverse

This fabulous runway documented Bob Mackie dress was designed for his spring / summer 1997 collection was Mackie's triumphant return to the runway after a three year hiatus

1950s Mottled Grey Wool Dress with Pleated Drop Waist Skirt maxi-suit NetherlandsThis very early 1950s dress is by an unknown designer but very much has the Dior New Look about it. Tailored from a lightweight wool with a mottled grey finish, it has three quarter length sleeves and an elegant V neckline, detailed with two overlapping ties that are secured in place with a large plastic button. With a drop waist silhouette the skirt falls from below and is box pleated, kicking out around the wearer as they walk. The original,