1950s Black Silk Taffeta & Velvet "Coffin Drape" Dress designer-hardy-amies November 1983

November 1983

Or her way of letting the uptight formality out of evening wear with form-skimming dresses in unpressed lining silks or crinkled georgette

" - The introduction from the book The Art of Tim Jocelyn

It captures that same floating feeling with the amazingly wide and full lace angel sleeves

Item# DD819

1950s Black Silk Taffeta & Velvet "Coffin Drape" Dress designer-hardy-amies November 1983I have seen this dress attributed to Suzy Perette but also have seen it attributed to more minor designers and since this one has no tag I cannot say for sure who the original designer was. It is certainly well made enough to be a Perette and is a lovely little dress regardless. Made of a beautiful grade, black silk taffeta for the skirt and a velvet at the top. The front is cut simply so the bodice is nicely fitted to the body. The waist nips in over