1950s Black Floral Jacquard Maxi Dress Coat versace-jacket Slanted tubes of silver-toned metal

Slanted tubes of silver-toned metal form a rigid structure that recalls honeycomb

the dress is topped with a layer of inky black lace

The large central stone emulates a ruby and they are set into silver-toned metal

The sleeves are tailored to a subtle bell silhouette

but vintage sizes vary hugely

1950s Black Floral Jacquard Maxi Dress Coat versace-jacket Slanted tubes of silver-toned metalAn elegant and very early 1950s maxi dress coat which I have no doubt retailed in one of the finest US department stores of the day and is very possibly a designer piece. Tailored from the most beautiful fabric textured black jacquard dotted with metallic flowers in pink and yellow it has a wonderfully feminine cut. A nipped in waist and full, softly pleated skirt creates a flattering silhouette. It has a wide curved collar which gives way to double