Mainbocher Couture Late 1950's Black Silk Tiered Lace Evening Dress bronze With large side front pockets

With large side front pockets and buttons on the collar so that it can be removed

Chic black leather piping down the front and back

Width:  approx

This excerpt from the FDIM Museum explains Sybil Connolly's techniques:

This electric magenta hue was a fearless choice that defined the era's embrace of color and confidence

Mainbocher Couture Late 1950's Black Silk Tiered Lace Evening Dress bronze With large side front pocketsElegant 1950's Mainbocher Couture silk evening dress. Mainbocher dresses are known for their crisp, preciseness of their femininity. The sophisticated silhouette flatters the bodice with a fitted semi sheer black silk torso with a high neckline. The delicate spaghetti strap slip dress peaks through the semi sheer outer dress for a sultry touch. The dress's skirt is tiered with three layers of black lace. Timeless and classically stunning on it's own,