1950s Pierre Balmain Foundation Garment designer-thea-porter The blend of the three

The blend of the three textures is gorgeous and it is in excellent condition

The skirt skims over the hip and then flares out in a series of perfect inset pleats that begin at the knee

Pant length: 26

one pinhead sized dot on the front that is under belt

Everything about this dress is fabulous

1950s Pierre Balmain Foundation Garment designer-thea-porter The blend of the threeThis is a very rare piece that is extremely hard to find Couture Pierre Balmain piece. This is a full underdress foundation garment meant to wear under an exterior dress. Its base is constructed and made as well as you would expect from a proper cocktail dress! The inner layer of fabric is a ribbed grosgrain like silk and this is covered in the layers of netting all in the perfect off white. It is strapless and boned through the bodice and the tulle