Extraordinary 1960s Donald Brooks Couture Ivory Net Lace & Silk Cord Babydoll Dress designer-vivienne-westwood It has a good weight

It has a good weight to it since it is fully beaded from top to bottom with glass beads but feels balanced when on and comfortable

From there the black moss crepe fabric is cut on the bias and flows out from just under the V neckline on the bust all the way to the floor in a beautiful sweep of fabric that widens as it nears the ground

The clear sequins give it an overall glow and shimmer but without being overtly flashy

You can see how many of the elements in this dress are a reflection of the  standards he adhered to for his entire career and body of work

All the volume comes out from the shoulder and when on creates the most dramatic silhouette

Extraordinary 1960s Donald Brooks Couture Ivory Net Lace & Silk Cord Babydoll Dress designer-vivienne-westwood It has a good weightDonald Brooks pieces are extremely well made and his main label pieces, like this one, border on couture in their construction as they were all made to order. Brooks launched his main line label in 1963 with a collection for the Spring 1964 season. He quickly became one of the most sought after of the American designers and his client roster included Mrs. Kennedy, Claudette Colbert and Faye Dunaway. The New York Times said that he was one of 'the