1950s Silk Brocade Ceil Chapman Gown designer-vicky-tiel Waist: 15" flat across from

Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam *Note that there is a 3" expander that has been set into the waist line - very well done

The dress is a strong shouldered wrap dress in a pale khaki

I love the easy

The neckline is cut with just a hint of side "collars" and the sleeves are to the elbow and each ends in a fabulous cuff detail with a huge button

1950s Silk Brocade Ceil Chapman Gown designer-vicky-tiel Waist: 15" flat across fromI absolutely love the color of this piece it's a rich combination of a silk peach base with a swirling design of gold and silver delicately woven through the fabric. The cut is fairly simple with no sleeves and a scooped neckline. The waist nips in and the skirt is set with spaced inverted pleating so you don't get any bulk around the middle but the skirt is still allowed to widen as it reaches to the floor in one beautiful sweep. A wide, long sash of