1950s Ice Blue Silk Organza Suzy Perette Dress designer-hanae-mori Each sleeve is cut kimono

Each sleeve is cut kimono style with a wide wide hem that is edged in a 3" banding of metallic gold lace

Total length: 33" from mid-neck to bottom hem

The cut is easy to wear - a simple bodice is draped and loose

Once on it feels perfectly balanced but it is astonishing how much fabric there is

1950s Ice Blue Silk Organza Suzy Perette Dress designer-hanae-mori Each sleeve is cut kimonoThis pretty pale ice blue silk organza cocktail dress from Suzy Perette is sublime. It's a true 50s masterpiece and a lovely, lovely dress! The soft silk overlay that covers the dress gives it a pretty translucent quality and a bit of depth. Really beautiful. The bodice is simple with a flat across neckline. The waist nips in and the skirt is full and has a lot if volume here I have styled it over a light crinoline (not included) so that you can see