1950s Silk Jersey & Tulle Lace Full Skirted Dress designer-james-galanos feminine straps

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It is bias cut and with as little seaming as possible - I think his life goal was to work dresses around fabric rather then seam fabric into shape

The print is amazing - different size and varieties of fish swim about its surface in a beautiful array of colors

The dress itself is fairly simple - a chic little short skirt that has a touch of fullness

Item# C368

1950s Silk Jersey & Tulle Lace Full Skirted Dress designer-james-galanos feminine strapsAn amazing late forties, early fifties dress that makes a pretty, yet dramatic statement. The top is made from a slinky black silk jersey that is gathered and softly pleated to really show off the bodice. The seams are cut so that you get that pin up, cinch waist feel. I love it and I love the sexy plunge on both the front and back. The skirt is wonderful it is made of three layers over top each other. The innermost layer is a nude silky rayon