1950s Cardinal Brown Silk Chiffon and Feather Trim Dress Velvet_Hat The classic hourglass silhouette draws

The classic hourglass silhouette draws in neatly at the waist before flaring out over the hips into a playful knee length skirt

Would best suit a US size 10

This incredible 1960s black lace and velvet cocktail dress is couture from British designer John Cavanagh

This arresting Fred Perlberg 1940s black chiffon evening dress with matching gloves is designed to turn heads on the dance floor

The skirt has 3 x soft pleated tiers and falls to the mid calf

1950s Cardinal Brown Silk Chiffon and Feather Trim Dress Velvet_Hat The classic hourglass silhouette drawsThis late 1950s to early 1960s chestnut brown silk chiffon dress was likely made for one of Detroit's luxury department stores such as J. L. Hudson. 'Cardinal' may have been one of their premium in house brand lines. The dress has a chiffon bodice which is gathered into pleats with many tiny covered buttons down the centre front. The sheer 3 4 length sleeves taper at the wrists with zipper fastenings. The scoop neckline features a flamboyant ostrich