1950s Strapless Floral Silk Chiffon Helen Barbieri Dress designer-adele-simpson Waist: 12-15" flat across the

Waist: 12-15" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

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

A fine Herbert Rosenthal gold and diamond insect pin

Length: 31" from neck to back hem

The base is a fine and light

1950s Strapless Floral Silk Chiffon Helen Barbieri Dress designer-adele-simpson Waist: 12-15" flat across theHelena Barbieri pieces are magic. She designed evening and formal wear through the 1940s and into the late 1950s. Her work was always very feminine, with simple lines and using only the best fabrics. She then often added elaborate embellishments and detailings that took her dresses to a higher level and really gave them a touch of a Hollywood feel. I love finding her dresses because they feel rather timeless and stand up well to modern pieces even