1930s Bold Bias Cut Silk Floral Print Maxi designer-todd-oldham this early sixties silk organza

this early sixties silk organza dress is a "wow" piece

I love the piped borders of a stiffened cotton dot ribbon - it adds just a hint of structure and a definite visual interest

The nylon is super drapey and fluid and it weighs mere ounces

Waist: 14" when measured flat across the back from side seam to side seam

The skirt is utterly awe inspiring - that print is just amazing - wearable art really

1930s Bold Bias Cut Silk Floral Print Maxi designer-todd-oldham this early sixties silk organzaA stunning, bold silk, bias cut gown that is hand screened and printed with a bold off white and black floral print. One of the best of these dresses I have had, it is really a beauty and in amazing condition! The neckline is slightly wide and sits just at the edge of the shoulders. It scoops and gathers at the mid neck and there is a soft shawl collar that drapes over the shoulders. It is impeccably seamed the lower skirt is added in pointed inset