1960s French Couture Floral Gold Brocade Dress Ensemble vera-monte-bridal There is a matching ribbon

There is a matching ribbon trim on the sailor style collar

dark purple wool which is stiff enough to hold its shape

The fabric is a quality manmade rayon

incorporating a band of paler seafoam coloured satin to define the silhouette

The gathered cap sleeves are finished with a frilled edge that echoes the design along the scoop neck

1960s French Couture Floral Gold Brocade Dress Ensemble vera-monte-bridal There is a matching ribbonThis early 1960s two piece French couture ensemble is composed of a strappy gold dress and a sleeveless top which sits over it. Tailored from glistening brocade; a soft blush pink fabric detailed with large roses in metallic gold thread. The dress has a nipped in waist and A line skirt with falls stiffly to the knees or just below. The straps of the dress are tailored from the same fabric, as are the three pretty, flat bows which adorn the front. The