1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Black Velvet Applique Dress Sheer_Sequin_Gown The dress is a simple

The dress is a simple shift cut which draws in at the waist with a straight floor length skirt which follows the natural line of the hip and is comprised of a series of panels that separate just below the knee into broad set tassels to meet the hem

BUST: 40 in

There is a pretty frill of black lace around the top which drapes to cover the upper arms and a ruffle hem

It is made from a beautiful deep burgundy red cotton with a delicate black woven geometric design

1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Black Velvet Applique Dress Sheer_Sequin_Gown The dress is a simpleLate 1950s to 1960s Jacques Heim demi couture cocktail dress with a lovely and unusual velvet trim design. It has a wide boatneck and short sleeves, which feature a black velvet panel with intricate swirl detail. The main body of the dress is cut from a structured raw silk, with gorgeous bust seam detail to the front. The waistband creates a lovely feminine silhouette and has pleated detail to the skirt, which is finished with a matching velvet trim.