1950s Black Strapless Tulle and Sequinned Dress with Bow Design y2k-dolce-gabbana The back fastening chemise top

The back fastening chemise top has a hidden button stand whilst the skirt is made to look like a wrap style which the chemise 'tucks into'

Length: 63cm (25 inch)

Due to its age and the fact that it is couture-made

This dress is tailored from a dark grey and white cotton printed with jagged-edged squares that reads as a gingham pattern from a distance

1950s Black Strapless Tulle and Sequinned Dress with Bow Design y2k-dolce-gabbana The back fastening chemise topThis 1950s black tulle gown was created by an unknown British couture salon, and is very reminiscent of Pierre Balmain's haute couture designs circa 1955. A dressy cocktail gown from this era, it is adorned with playful details that make it special. The whole dress has a black cotton tulle overlay and the sweetheart neckline is trimmed with a pretty, sheer ruffle. There is a second tulle underlay for volume and the top is boned and lined in black