Rare 1950s Traina-Norell Black Halter Day Dress color_pink Absolutely show stopping vintage brooch

Absolutely show stopping vintage brooch by Elsa Schiaparelli

Partial Kimono sleeve with alternate stripe pattern creating interesting detail

Dress is up

The dress has a single long zipper at the back

Shoulder-to-shoulder is 20"

Rare 1950s Traina-Norell Black Halter Day Dress color_pink Absolutely show stopping vintage broochExtremely beautiful dress created by Traina Norell in 1955. The halter day or evening dress is made of black taffeta and boasts a sheer overlay halter attached to a circle skirt. Fine leno weave fabric, pronounced horizontal gathering across bust, thin shoulder straps, attached sturdy taffeta & horse hair petticoats. A separate horse hair crinoline adds even fuller shape. Fastens with a back zippered and hook n eye closure. Label reads "Traina Norell