1950s Ceil Chapman Floral Wiggle Dress designer-moschino The velvet at the top

The velvet at the top acts to make the waist virtually disappear and the illusion of a nipped in waist as contrasted by the volume o the skirt is superb

That effect against the pale pale pink silk is just amazing

It closes with a low back hidden

Labeled a Gucci 42

This makes the dress incredibly tactile and soft

1950s Ceil Chapman Floral Wiggle Dress designer-moschino The velvet at the topThis is a beautifully constructed 1950s Ceil Chapman constructed from a customs screened, printed polished cotton an unusual fabric choice for Chapman but one that works spectacularly. Chapman is renowned for being one of Marlyn Monroe's favorite designers and its easy to see why this dress scream bombshell! The dress really showcases Chapman's attention to detail and love of gathering and stitching the fabric. The techniques used are infamous amongst