1950s Full Beaded Nat Allen Gown & Coat designer-lanvin The entire middle panel is

The entire middle panel is elasticized so will adjust to fit

The bodice is simple and fitted with w V cut neckline

Waist: flat across from side seam to side seam

The dress closes with a back zipper and the jacket has no closures

The bodice skims over the torso and then the skirt flares out in the prettiest of ways

1950s Full Beaded Nat Allen Gown & Coat designer-lanvin The entire middle panel isWhen you imagine the work that would have gone into creating just the fabric for this set, never mind piecing it together into the fabulous gown and coat that you see here it is mind boggling! Each of this two piece set is completely covered in hand placed, hand sequin bead work, sequins and rhinestones. And the bead work is not even flat but looped and then sewn into place so there is this slight 3D effect. Scattered amongst those discreet loops are