1950s Ceil Chapman Navy Silk Shift Dress with White Lace Top chanel_blouse the colour goes from black

the colour goes from black to an almost silver like tone

There is a concealed zip fastening at the centre reverse and the bodice is lined in pale sateen fabric

It features dainty pearlescent button details on each cuff and sash ties in matching chiffon at the reverse of the waistband that can be drawn around the front to accentuate the silhouette

The hooks were placed at 27 in

1950s Ceil Chapman Navy Silk Shift Dress with White Lace Top chanel_blouse the colour goes from blackCeil Chapman was a female American fashion designer working and designing in NYC from the 1940s to the 1960s. She was revered as a creator of super glamorous cocktail and party dresses and celebrity clients flocked to her for her gowns including Marylin Monroe who declared Ceil Chapman her favourite designer. This is a beautiful example of Ceil Chapman's early work from the late 1950s. Tailored from navy silk faille, the skirt is tailored to a pencil