1950s Embroidered Strapless Slipper Satin Dress designer-alfred-bosand They also stand up to

They also stand up to just about anything - they are wash and wear and will travel like a dream

It is exquisite

For a piece that is almost 100 years old the condition is museum quality

The bottoms of the pleats are caught up with hand placed tacking so that the skirt falls exactly as the designer intended - shaped and slightly sculptural

Fully lined in a matching pale pink silky rayon and it closes with a hand set back painted metal zipper

1950s Embroidered Strapless Slipper Satin Dress designer-alfred-bosand They also stand up toThis is a lovely black slipper satin cocktail dress with very femme fatale lines. It really does a wonderful job of combining a chic silhouette with a bit of a "vamp" feel. The skirt is cut in a lean pencil skirt with a fabulous panel of fabric that sits over the back and wraps part way around the sides. This creates a real couture feel and added volume. The bodice is strapless with a banded panel that sits just under the bust and really defines the