Early 1950s Unlabeled Taupe Ribbon Tape and Net Sheat Dress & Belt designer-la-mendola The skirt is bias cut

The skirt is bias cut and the super short for lots of leg to show

Paula Klimak

Retains its original suede belt that is numbered on the back suggesting a custom or special order

There are a series of hook and eye at the back of the neck and the chiffon in between is left open

The silk taffeta used with it is also very fine grade and it has been hand painted with gold

Early 1950s Unlabeled Taupe Ribbon Tape and Net Sheat Dress & Belt designer-la-mendola The skirt is bias cutI love this little dress from the early 1950s, maybe the late 1940s, with its covering of flowers made from a taupe ribbon tape that is twisted and shaped to form the design. These are attached to a net base in the same color and then that is layered over an inner ivory taupe lining. The effect is very pretty. I have a soft spot for these ribbon dresses the work to make the fabric is mind boggling and they have such a fascinating texture to them. The