1950s Silk and Net Lace Beaded Cocktail Dress designer-luis-estevez that would have been completely

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A small neat collar can be worn up or down

This helps to hold the dress exactly into place so you have no fear of slips

It works from day to night depending on how you style it

In fact it adds to its aura of decadence

1950s Silk and Net Lace Beaded Cocktail Dress designer-luis-estevez that would have been completelyA very beautiful fifties cocktail dress that is well made and striking. Made by Seymour Jacobsen, the dress is made of a combination of silk and appliqued netting. The skirt is a full cut silk faille and I love how the fullness is derived from the flat, sharp pleats set on each side of the waist but under where the curve of the waist is defined. This technique leaves the front and back skirt with slightly less fulness so you have a sleek, lean feel