1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Black Velvet Applique Dress 1920s_Evening_Dress falling to between knee and

falling to between knee and calf length

Both panels are remarkably fresh and without damage

There is a frilled hemline and also additional ribbon work edging the bottom of the rounded borders

A modest V neck extends to a wrap around detail that graduates towards the left of the waistband

The dress is fully lined with corseted boning in the bodice and contoured seams behind the bust to elevate the natural line of the figure below the Bardot style neckline

1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Black Velvet Applique Dress 1920s_Evening_Dress falling to between knee andLate 1950s to 1960s Jacques Heim demi couture cocktail dress with a lovely and unusual velvet trim design. It has a wide boatneck and short sleeves, which feature a black velvet panel with intricate swirl detail. The main body of the dress is cut from a structured raw silk, with gorgeous bust seam detail to the front. The waistband creates a lovely feminine silhouette and has pleated detail to the skirt, which is finished with a matching velvet trim.