1950s Helena Barbieri Beaded Dress designer-valentino well made and a stunning

well made and a stunning details - all add up to† really wonderful example of how fabulous dresses were from this era

The poly jersey has stretch so the measurements do have some variance and can be stretched further if needed - it is a tough one to measure

I love the crispness of the white against the blue too

I love that they did each girl in a vivid turquoise - that particular color against the chocolate is just amazing

Such a shame that this piece does not have any other label other then the Saks Fifth Avenue department store label as it must be a designer piece

1950s Helena Barbieri Beaded Dress designer-valentino well made and a stunningHelena Barbieri pieces are as rare as rare can be and this one is so beautiful it takes my breathe away. A rich, luxurious, cream silk base has a flat cut velvet design set directly into the fabric. The skirt is a slight bubble silhouette and the waist is constructed with a slight gather of soft flat pleats. The bodice is strapless and is beaded using pink rhinestones, beads, crystals & sequins! The bead work goes all around the front and across the