1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Taffeta Full Circle Dress occasionwear The four glass pearls complete

The four glass pearls complete the look and unusually the backs of these Dior earrings are set in what looks to be copper

The crepe de chine underdress has very elaborate construction with a fully boned and padded bodice section

The waistline is drawn in with a matching yellow leather tie belt which features pretty leather tassels in green and blue

feminine and in lovely vintage condition

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1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Taffeta Full Circle Dress occasionwear The four glass pearls completeThis is a brilliant example of Ceil Chapman's early work from the late 1940s to early 1950s and the black taffeta silk design is exquisite. Its the first thing you notice about this dress which has the most unusual construction. The skirt's textured element from a distance looks like a floral design but its actually a large number of circular pleated stitched designs. The way the fabric is pulled and stitched creates an almost 3D effect. We have never