1950s Silk and Net Lace Beaded Cocktail Dress designer-valentino A magnificent pink hued cotton

A magnificent pink hued cotton mix poncho caftan that is the perfect beach cover up or if paired with a nude slip - a mini

Both pieces are fully lined in a black silk

Over this is two layers of silk chiffon in that same pale taupe

The edges are cut and not finished as they would be from coming off a roll of fabric

I love the little puffed top detail - its like he took a french beret and coutured it up

1950s Silk and Net Lace Beaded Cocktail Dress designer-valentino A magnificent pink hued cottonA very beautiful fifties cocktail dress that is well made and striking. Made by Seymour Jacobsen, the dress is made of a combination of silk and appliqued netting. The skirt is a full cut silk faille and I love how the fullness is derived from the flat, sharp pleats set on each side of the waist but under where the curve of the waist is defined. This technique leaves the front and back skirt with slightly less fulness so you have a sleek, lean feel