1950s Don Loper Blue Silk Dress w Chiffon Draped Back designer-norman-hartnell It is made of a

It is made of a washable poly jersey in black with a custom hand painted design in gold stenciled on its surface that highlights the lines and cut of the dress

I love the slanted pockets that sit on each hip - these act as a design element in and of themselves

Part of me thinks I am crazy to even think of giving this treasure up - the girl that gets this one is very lucky indeed

I love the little row of tightly spaced

1950s Don Loper Blue Silk Dress w Chiffon Draped Back designer-norman-hartnell It is made of aThis dress was designed by Don Loper who worked in the film industry during the golden days of Hollywood and was known for his decadent gowns and glamorous approach to dressing. From the front the dress is a cut with simplicity in mind. The silk is a soft navy color and it is cut to skim over the bodice and cinch in at the waist. This tops a gently flared skirt to just past the knee. Each sleeve is made of a ruched and gathered blue silk chiffon that