1950s Hardy Amies Couture Black Velvet Evening Coat skirt set so please check the below

so please check the below measurements closely

The high neck collar opens out like a shirt and although not a true shirtwaister design down to the waist

The dress boasts the most beautiful sculptural sleeve design with folds and pleating of the silk on the shoulders

leaving the hair exposed

1950s Hardy Amies Couture Black Velvet Evening Coat skirt set so please check the belowThis couture velvet evening jacket is an exquisite example of formal evening wear by one of the greatest Royal British couturiers Hardy Amies. This would have been made for a very wealthy patron and perfectly showcases the skill and refinement for which its designer is extolled. Amies was a favourite of the young Princess Elizabeth prior to her Coronation, and was subsequently appointed Royal Dressmaker in 1955. Among Royals, his clientele also