1950s Lace on Black Cocktail Party Dress designer-yves-saint-laurent Tiny snaps and threads sit

Tiny snaps and threads sit at each shoulder to hold what you choose to wear under it in place

Skirt: 32" from empire waist to hem

Shoulders: approx 14" but no true defined seam

well made and a stunning details - all add up to† really wonderful example of how fabulous dresses were from this era

1950s Lace on Black Cocktail Party Dress designer-yves-saint-laurent Tiny snaps and threads sitAn amazing late forties, early fifties dress makes a pretty yet dramatic statement. Black silk taffeta is the base upon which a second layer of lace is applied that follows the body of the dress except for the straps and edge of the top and around the hem. All the edges of the lace are cut and left so you really see the beauty of the edges. The waist nips in and the skirt is classically full full full! I love the notched collar and low V back. To make