1950s Silk Jersey & Tulle Lace Full Skirted Dress designer-james-galanos It is bias cut and

It is bias cut and with as little seaming as possible - I think his life goal was to work dresses around fabric rather then seam fabric into shape

There is an attached layer of tulle under the skirt and the sash at the back is made entirely of silk

With the trend towards brights and neons this is the perfect find

They may soften more with additional cleaning

The dress itself is fairly simple - a chic little short skirt that has a touch of fullness

1950s Silk Jersey & Tulle Lace Full Skirted Dress designer-james-galanos It is bias cut andAn amazing late forties, early fifties dress that makes a pretty, yet dramatic statement. The top is made from a slinky black silk jersey that is gathered and softly pleated to really show off the bodice. The seams are cut so that you get that pin up, cinch waist feel. I love it and I love the sexy plunge on both the front and back. The skirt is wonderful it is made of three layers over top each other. The innermost layer is a nude silky rayon