Early 1950s Unlabeled Taupe Ribbon Tape and Net Sheat Dress & Belt designer-la-mendola Fully lined in an early

Fully lined in an early rust colored silky rayon and the lining is hand set

Made of 70% cashmere and 30% silk

The silk taffeta used with it is also very fine grade and it has been hand painted with gold

The bodice has a high neck and soft drape over the bust

The skirt is bias cut and the super short for lots of leg to show

Early 1950s Unlabeled Taupe Ribbon Tape and Net Sheat Dress & Belt designer-la-mendola Fully lined in an earlyI love this little dress from the early 1950s, maybe the late 1940s, with its covering of flowers made from a taupe ribbon tape that is twisted and shaped to form the design. These are attached to a net base in the same color and then that is layered over an inner ivory taupe lining. The effect is very pretty. I have a soft spot for these ribbon dresses the work to make the fabric is mind boggling and they have such a fascinating texture to them. The