1950s Black Tulle and Sequin Strapless Dress with Silver Floral Design dior_silk_dress a Bruce Oldfield couture gown

a Bruce Oldfield couture gown of this quality and construction would cost in excess of £6k from his London atelier

and at the front and rear on either side of the lacing

The dress was made by the famous Utah Tailoring Mills and there is no size or composition label so please check our measurements below

we noted a very small smudge on the inside of the lining which is barely noticeable

It is exceptionally well lined in very high quality rayon which has been wool backed for extra warmth

1950s Black Tulle and Sequin Strapless Dress with Silver Floral Design dior_silk_dress a Bruce Oldfield couture gownThis original 1950s strapless cocktail dress has a quintessential party dress silhouette and reflects the decades celebration of feminine glamour. With a sculpted, boned bustier bodice and sweetheart neckline, it falls into a full flared skirt that sits below the knee. Made from layers of black tulle over a smooth black underskirt, the dress is richly embellished with black sequins; densely clustered across the bodice, then scattered in sinuous,