1950s Paul Sachs Dress w Silk Overskirt Unlabeled and Fabulous Onto the chiffon is a

Onto the chiffon is a stunning design of fused silk velvet applied to form pretty flowers that varies in how much was applied - heavier near the hem and on the collars and scattered prettily over the sleeves and upper portion

The entire top portion of the dress is cut on an exaggerated line with huge billowing sleeves set in at the waist line and a squared off neckline

The dress closes with a back metal zipper and the shell also closes with a metal zipper

Hips: to 22" flat across the inside back from side seam to side seam

1950s Paul Sachs Dress w Silk Overskirt Unlabeled and Fabulous Onto the chiffon is aThis is one of those amazing 1950s pieces that make you wonder why more designers are not doing this type of silhouette now! The under dress is a simple, chic sheath with a nipped in waist. The front bodice has an inset triangle that is set to make that high inverted, curved neck that was so in vogue at the time. The shoulders are rounded and the sleeves to the elbow. The sleekness of the top carries down and through to the slim pencil skirt. Snaps