1950s Silk Jersey & Tulle Lace Full Skirted Dress designer-james-galanos With the trend towards brights

With the trend towards brights and neons this is the perfect find

5" across from outside edges of braiding detail

They may soften more with additional cleaning

This was one of his favorite fabric to use for day and the lines are also classically Halston

There is an attached layer of tulle under the skirt and the sash at the back is made entirely of silk

1950s Silk Jersey & Tulle Lace Full Skirted Dress designer-james-galanos With the trend towards brightsAn 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