1950s Gold & Cream Metallic Dinner Suit designer-donald-brooks Double layer of the silk

Double layer of the silk jersey through the bodice and the pants are unlined

There are a couple of thinning spot in the chiffon that are stable

one pinhead sized dot on the front that is under belt

The waist nips in and is highlighted with a curved banding detail

This boutique within the shop sold heavy hitting lines like Madame Gres

1950s Gold & Cream Metallic Dinner Suit designer-donald-brooks Double layer of the silkThis is an amazing little dress in a gold hued cream brocade with a matching jacket. The classic late fifties cocktail suit, it is really two outfits in one. The dress is a pretty dramatically cut A line skirted party dress. The skirt is cut on a wide angle and has horsehair though the hem and built in tulle to give it an almost sculptural quality. The bodice is kept simple and fitted with the prettiest matte satin double straps, that meet on the top