Exceptional Victorian Black Silk & Handmade Lace Top designer-suzy-perette The bodice and sleeves are

The bodice and sleeves are unlined and the skirt has three layers - two top layers of silk chiffon and an inner silk layer

Under this is a boned corset and underskirt in a layer of nude fabric

Its the kind of piece you can throw into your suit case and slip on  with either flats or heels when you reach some far off destination and be perfectly ready to go

rounded collar

boudoir feel that I love

Exceptional Victorian Black Silk & Handmade Lace Top designer-suzy-perette The bodice and sleeves areRarely do I take in pieces from this time period anymore as exceptional pieces are few and far between but this one is wonderful and I could not resist. It is also shocking in that it is a wearable sizing, another rare occurrence. This elaborate and wonderful top is in outstanding condition and is truly a marvel. Everything about it is exquisite. It is cut with a graceful sweep inwards as it nears the hem. It has wonderful and elaborate sleeves that