Amazing custom couture dress from the 50's "Mad Men" Cocktail Party Style.

From an exclusive vintage couture collection.

The quality and workmanship on this dress are incomparable!

The bodice is covered in black jet beads, gunmetal beads, and prong-set rhinestones of varying sizes.

The back is also heavily beaded and rhinestones.

The waistline is fashioned into an upward "VEE" and is highlightes by rhinestones as well.

The beading on the bodice is all sewn onto a sheer chiffon fabric

(Please not the bodice is very heavy due to the beading but is still completely intact)

The dress is constructed with an inner structured the dress is constructed with an inner structured bodice so that is not sheer.

There is a black bustier style structured lining, almost a corset on top.

It becomes sheer a the very top only.

The skirt is full, and has 2 layers of floaty chiffon over a satin layer (Three layers altogether).

ZIps up the back.

There are no labels.

Measurements: Underarm to underarm - 30"; Shoulder to shoulder-14"; Waist-12"; Length-39"

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Los Angeles.