1950s Black Textured Jacquard Dress with Peplum multi-coloured-skirt illustrative pattern of springtime flowers

illustrative pattern of springtime flowers in shades of orange

The heavy duty linen fabric holds the silhouette beautifully and the softly abstracted floral print makes this piece a wonderful choice for summer

It is of superb quality and is likely a high-end American made department store piece

made the jump to costume jewellery in the 1920s and had their heyday in the 1930s and 1940s with this necklace being one of the more decadent examples

we have been unable to attribute this dress to a precise haute couture collection as it has such timeless appeal and looks so fresh and modern

1950s Black Textured Jacquard Dress with Peplum multi-coloured-skirt illustrative pattern of springtime flowersA timeless 1950s shape, this short sleeve little black dress has a pencil skirt and a cinched waist and tie belt to accentuate the female figure. The voluminous peplum overskirt is crafted from the same fabric and is lined with layers of tulle for added drama. It is tailored from a textured slightly stiffened jacquard fabric, woven with an arresting mottled effect which alternates between matte and sheen. A subtle pleat in the back of the skirt allows