1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Taffeta Full Circle Dress occasionwear The ruched chiffon straps are

The ruched chiffon straps are wide set and mirror the soft pleats in the skirt and there is a central zip fastening at the reverse

The crepe de chine underdress has very elaborate construction with a fully boned and padded bodice section

Like Pucci

feminine and in lovely vintage condition

The artful internal panelling has a full corseted back fastening with hook and eyes to give this dress an incredible shape so that the top layer of chiffon floats over the body

1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Taffeta Full Circle Dress occasionwear The ruched chiffon straps areThis is a brilliant example of Ceil Chapman's early work from the late 1940s to early 1950s and the black taffeta silk design is exquisite. Its the first thing you notice about this dress which has the most unusual construction. The skirt's textured element from a distance looks like a floral design but its actually a large number of circular pleated stitched designs. The way the fabric is pulled and stitched creates an almost 3D effect. We have never