1960s Adele Simpson Metallic Floral Dress designer-chanel I love the ruffle around

I love the ruffle around the top of the bust - it is a much better finish then just a straight edge would have been

And how can you not love the scattering of dots n the background

The cut is very mod with a slight A-line

Color blacking is all the rage and this dress follows the idealism behind the infamous YSL Mondrian dress and was most likely made within a few years of that time period

It lightly skims your curves accenting them but not in a vulgar way and it allows the beauty of that fabric to really shine

1960s Adele Simpson Metallic Floral Dress designer-chanel I love the ruffle aroundWhat a beauty! This lovely metallic brocade is just wonderful! There is a depth and richness to the silk that you just don't get the full impact of till you see it in person even the backdrop of black has a hint of the gold thread running through it giving it another dimension and subtle glint. The flower design looks 3D in person and there is a slight raise to some of the design but it is more caused by a clever sense of tone and texture used int he