1950s Black Floral Jacquard Maxi Dress Coat ballet_dress armour-like finish across the chest

armour-like finish across the chest

which offers a striking contrast to the rest of the dress

but possibly attributed to Pierre Cardin

LENGTH -55 in

particularly by feminists

1950s Black Floral Jacquard Maxi Dress Coat ballet_dress armour-like finish across the chestAn elegant and very early 1950s maxi dress coat which I have no doubt retailed in one of the finest US department stores of the day and is very possibly a designer piece. Tailored from the most beautiful fabric textured black jacquard dotted with metallic flowers in pink and yellow it has a wonderfully feminine cut. A nipped in waist and full, softly pleated skirt creates a flattering silhouette. It has a wide curved collar which gives way to double