1950s Lane Bryant Blue and Green Floral Silk Dress vintage_hat closed pleats run over the

closed pleats run over the navel from the waistline and open up just past the hip at the front of the garment to create movement in the skirt

the dress fit her well and the jacket was slightly roomy

good breeding

The cap is reminiscent of a medieval crown - the band encircling the head is 3 inches wide

The bodice of the dress is overlain in sheer black chiffon embellished at the front with metallic red polka dots framed in black rocaille beads

1950s Lane Bryant Blue and Green Floral Silk Dress vintage_hat closed pleats run over theThis charming 1950s floral printed silk dress is by America designer Lane Bryant, who was extolled as one of the pioneers of ready to wear plus size clothing and the first to mass produce maternity wear in the US. This lovely dress is of the softest silk fabric in pretty green, blue and purple tones and is beautifully cut to showcase an hourglass figure to its optimum. It features cute cap sleeves, a scoop neck with an oversized ruffle collar both