"Lemon Silk & Beadwork" Vintage 1960's Lemon Silk & Silver Beadwork Evening Gown UK 8 US 4

"Lemon Silk & Beadwork" Vintage 1960's Lemon Silk & Silver Beadwork Evening Gown UK 8 US 4This truly breathtaking 1960's lemon silk chiffon Mike Benet gown, embellished with trailing silver glass beads, in an undulating and abstract pattern, is the perfect statement piece for that special occasion. The V shaped neckline is framed with medium width shoulder straps. The elegant fitted bodice, is decorated with trailing silver glass beadwork, which draws the eye to the pointed under bust seam, setting off the elegant Empire line cut of the

These minor details are well concealed within the incredible silk chiffon drape and subtle pleats of the dress and are not apparent when the dress is being worn

The straight cut bodice of the dress sets off the dropped waistline and simple straight cut skirt

this original vintage 1960's drop waist dress

Armpit to Armpit:  38 inches

with natural tarnishing to the metal base  and some of the round and petal rhinestones have lost their lustre

large flat silver sequins and small curved silver sequins in a repeat raised floral pattern

this has been mended with a matching silk organza patch and is well conceal by the rows of beadwork and sequins

Fabric: 73% Wool

5 inches Waist: up to 27 inchesHips: up to 40 inchesShoulder to Waist: 16 inches

which draws the eye to the soft gathered pleats along the top of the skirt seam

rayon lined bodice

made up of a central claw set lavender rhinestone surrounded by  oval