1950s Silk Beaded Cocktail Black Dress designer-rudi-gernreich Bodice: approx 15" from neck

Bodice: approx 15" from neck to natural waist (no defined waist seam)

Hips: 18-20" flat across from side seam to side seam

It is covered entirely in pink and purpler sequins so that the entire gown gleams and glistens in the light and the effect is quite startling and beautiful

It closes with a low back zipper and is constructed from two layers of the jersey

Each cuff closes with a row of hidden snaps

1950s Silk Beaded Cocktail Black Dress designer-rudi-gernreich Bodice: approx 15" from neckI love this very chic, Balenciaga feeling silk 1950s cocktail dress. It is a definite nod to the silhouette most popular in the highest circles of fashion at that time. The bodice is set high above a banded waistline. The shoulders move seamlessly into wide cut above the elbow sleeves. The neckline is rounded and high. The bead work that adorns the neck is fantastic and continues down over the bodice and onto the sleeves. Matte charcoal faux pearls,