1950s Silk and Net Lace Beaded Cocktail Dress designer-luis-estevez The waist nips in with

The waist nips in with the tie belt and then the skirt flows to the floor where it is anchored by a wide swath of black silk satin ribbon that circles the hem

A small neat collar can be worn up or down

This helps to hold the dress exactly into place so you have no fear of slips

It is just amazing

In fact it adds to its aura of decadence

1950s Silk and Net Lace Beaded Cocktail Dress designer-luis-estevez The waist nips in withA very beautiful fifties cocktail dress that is well made and striking. Made by Seymour Jacobsen, the dress is made of a combination of silk and appliqued netting. The skirt is a full cut silk faille and I love how the fullness is derived from the flat, sharp pleats set on each side of the waist but under where the curve of the waist is defined. This technique leaves the front and back skirt with slightly less fulness so you have a sleek, lean feel