1980s Nina Ricci Demi-Couture Velvet Accented Dress designer-andre-laug The skirt closes with hidden

The skirt closes with hidden set buttons and a gold toned metal button at the waist

The top is a confection of lace with voluminous puffed sleeves that billow above a gathered wrist

This dress is classic bombshell with a figure hugging cut to maximize a girl's curves

high end wool and the iconic Hermes silk twill on the front

Fully lined in a pale green silk

1980s Nina Ricci Demi-Couture Velvet Accented Dress designer-andre-laug The skirt closes with hiddenI am so pleased to see velvet come back into fashion as it allows all these fabulous little vintage examples that utilize it in their design details to take center stage once again. Velvet is such a rich and luxurious fabric and it feels like a fresh and brave choice once again when used well. This little dress is lovely and the velvet on it not only adds that rich touch but becomes the central design detail with the stripe of it running down the