Original 1920s Yellow Green Pink Floral Silk Chiffon Tea Dress dress_belt This 1950s cocktail dress is

This 1950s cocktail dress is by the British designer Norman Hartnell and made to the same standard as French Haute Couture

It forms three dramatic

The rose print design is in a man-made sateen type fabric of electric blue

each a slight variation on a theme including fabrics used and differences in length

1 cm)Hip - 33 in

Original 1920s Yellow Green Pink Floral Silk Chiffon Tea Dress dress_belt This 1950s cocktail dress isThis original 1920s dress is crafted from sheer yellow silk crepe printed with pale florals in cream and taupe and detailed with lime green foliage and splashes of tangerine and deep brown. The dress is tailored to a classic tea dress shape with fluttering cap sleeves, an inverted drop waist and a light flare to the skirt. The detail that really makes this dress stand out is the layering of fabrics at the bust to give the appearance of separates.