1950s Gold & Cream Metallic Dinner Suit Unlabeled and Fabulous The seam under the bust

The seam under the bust has a bit of elastic stretch to it

The draped detail is attached on the other shoulder

Of course the showstopper on this dress is that spectacular flower that runs across the bodice and is done completely with hand applied sequins in greens

It is cut like a comfy loose Tee but is pure high end luxury

1950s Gold & Cream Metallic Dinner Suit Unlabeled and Fabulous The seam under the bustThis is an amazing little dress in a gold hued cream brocade with a matching jacket. The classic late fifties cocktail suit, it is really two outfits in one. The dress is a pretty dramatically cut A line skirted party dress. The skirt is cut on a wide angle and has horsehair though the hem and built in tulle to give it an almost sculptural quality. The bodice is kept simple and fitted with the prettiest matte satin double straps, that meet on the top