1950s Fully Beaded Brillant Turquoise Gown designer-chanel The skirt falls to the

The skirt falls to the ground in a perfect sheath of silk

This bag (in the current colors available) currently retails $1895US$

Synthetic chiffon is draped from the top of the strapless bodice the the curved hem in soft folds around the entire dress

giving it almost a raffia type look

Terrific piece in excellent condition and well made as one would expect from Oscar de la Renta

1950s Fully Beaded Brillant Turquoise Gown designer-chanel The skirt falls to theI always have a soft spot for these formal beaded 1950s gowns and it is very unusual to find one in such a magnificent color! The satin base is a deep azure turquoise blue and it is quite beautiful. The fabric has a floral pattern worked through it and then onto this are a combination of seed and tube beads that follow and highlight that design. This is done from top to toe making the gown a good weight when you lift it but once on it perfectly