1950s Helena Barbieri Beaded Dress designer-valentino Both piece are fully lined

Both piece are fully lined in a red silky rayon

The dress closes with a back zipper and the jacket has no closures

Bodice: 14" from neck to natural waist

I love that they did each girl in a vivid turquoise - that particular color against the chocolate is just amazing

I love the crispness of the white against the blue too

1950s Helena Barbieri Beaded Dress designer-valentino Both piece are fully linedHelena Barbieri pieces are as rare as rare can be and this one is so beautiful it takes my breathe away. A rich, luxurious, cream silk base has a flat cut velvet design set directly into the fabric. The skirt is a slight bubble silhouette and the waist is constructed with a slight gather of soft flat pleats. The bodice is strapless and is beaded using pink rhinestones, beads, crystals & sequins! The bead work goes all around the front and across the