Regal 1960s Cream & Gold Thread Evening Opera Coat designer-maggy-rouff Photo by Chris von Wangenheim

Photo by Chris von Wangenheim

Bodice: 14" from top of bodice to slightly dropped waist seam

This amazing dress is a stunning example of work being done in the period and it is also in remarkable condition

The top is cut to be worn loose and draped with soft shoulders

Pieces like this are why woman get addicted to vintage

Regal 1960s Cream & Gold Thread Evening Opera Coat designer-maggy-rouff Photo by Chris von WangenheimThis coat is really a wonderful piece that focuses on the cut and fabric to convey the beauty of it. The fabric is a weighty cream silk brocade that has a horizontal "ribbing" from top to bottom that is created by metallic gold threads. This creates a striping effect and gives the coat a subtle shimmer from head to toe. The cut is simple and is cut almost on a column with a slight flaring out as it nears the hem. The back is pure drama and feels like