1950s Draped Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress designer-nina-ricci The halter neck slips over

The halter neck slips over the head and the whole front wraps over itself to form the bust and skirt

The combination of red

The drape and cut are just too brilliant for it not to be

Both pieces are superbly simple in cut

Empire waist at the band: 14" from side seam to side seam

1950s Draped Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress designer-nina-ricci The halter neck slips overBlack silk chiffon is gathered and hand draped over a crossed bodice that plunges in both the front and the back! A swath of silk sits at the waist to form a cummerbund, nip in the waist and really accentuate that bombshell shape. The skirt has built in layers of tulle and is fantastically full with lots of movement! It is styled with an additional light crinoline but does have fullness on its own so it really can be worn either way depending on how