1950s Turquoise Satin Duchess Dress With Corseted Waistband Chiffon_20s_Dress UK size 12

UK size 12

The jacket falls open from a delicate hook fastening at the front of the waist down to the hem of the skirt

Unlabelled but British couture construction - possibly Amies or Hartnell

an assortment of leaves are scattered across the print

Both the hem of the skirt and the neckline are beautifully finished in hand rolled silk ribbon piping of pale blue

1950s Turquoise Satin Duchess Dress With Corseted Waistband Chiffon_20s_Dress UK size 12This spectacular duchess dress in turquoise satin has magnificent construction and emulates the extravagance and glamour of the 1950s. The sleeveless bodice has a subtle square neckline at the front, and graduates in a V at the reverse. The wide 4. 5 inch waistband starts directly beneath the bust and is gently rushed, incorporating a band of paler seafoam coloured satin to define the silhouette. The waistband is corseted beneath the fabric and the