1960s Adele Simpson Metallic Floral Dress designer-chanel Two inner layers to act

Two inner layers to act as a slip and the top layer that has a chevron pattern detailing that has silk fringing

It is a Catalina suit and I think my favorite thing about it is it boy cut sleek bottom

The cut is very mod with a slight A-line

It lightly skims your curves accenting them but not in a vulgar way and it allows the beauty of that fabric to really shine

Color blacking is all the rage and this dress follows the idealism behind the infamous YSL Mondrian dress and was most likely made within a few years of that time period

1960s Adele Simpson Metallic Floral Dress designer-chanel Two inner layers to actWhat a beauty! This lovely metallic brocade is just wonderful! There is a depth and richness to the silk that you just don't get the full impact of till you see it in person even the backdrop of black has a hint of the gold thread running through it giving it another dimension and subtle glint. The flower design looks 3D in person and there is a slight raise to some of the design but it is more caused by a clever sense of tone and texture used int he