c1954 Ceil Chapman Strapless Bead & Sequin Silk Dress designer-genny Fully lined in a nude

Fully lined in a nude silk crepe and the sleeves are left unlined

a solid silk through the body and a cream silk through the upper half

This is really a wonderful interpretation of the classic Greek "goddess" dress and the jersey chosen for the fabric makes it easy to wear and care for

A gathered bit of silk is attached to one side and swoops up and over the neckline to create a goddess like one shoulder silhouette

c1954 Ceil Chapman Strapless Bead & Sequin Silk Dress designer-genny Fully lined in a nudeThis beautiful dress was created by Ceil Chapman who is often referred to as Marilyn Monroe's favorite designer. It is so beautiful in person and the level of detail put into the construction is wonderful. The dress is constructed from a blue silk crepe that has a touch of stretch to it which allows the dress to move and mold itself the the wearer. The silk is then covered in swirls of blue glass tube beads mixed with iridescent blue sequins that