1950s Mottled Grey Wool Dress with Pleated Drop Waist Skirt Kenneth_jay_lane and more tapered as they

and more tapered as they go down the leg to the ankle

a bright lipstick red shot silk woven with Indian florals in metallic gold thread that glimmer as they catch the light

which were often made from vintage fabrics by skilled artisans during fashion's 'hippy decade'

LENGTH - 37" (94cm)

It is in excellent vintage condition with no flaws of any note

1950s Mottled Grey Wool Dress with Pleated Drop Waist Skirt Kenneth_jay_lane and more tapered as theyThis very early 1950s dress is by an unknown designer but very much has the Dior New Look about it. Tailored from a lightweight wool with a mottled grey finish, it has three quarter length sleeves and an elegant V neckline, detailed with two overlapping ties that are secured in place with a large plastic button. With a drop waist silhouette the skirt falls from below and is box pleated, kicking out around the wearer as they walk. The original,