1950s Mottled Grey Wool Dress with Pleated Drop Waist Skirt maxi-suit 4 cm)Hip - 52 in

4 cm)Hip - 52 in

An inward facing pleat falling from the centre reverse just below the waistline enhances the shape of the skirt with a modest tail

and falls to a floor-skimming length

And it was opulent

This fabulous runway documented Bob Mackie dress was designed for his spring / summer 1997 collection was Mackie's triumphant return to the runway after a three year hiatus

1950s Mottled Grey Wool Dress with Pleated Drop Waist Skirt maxi-suit 4 cm)Hip - 52 inThis very early 1950s dress is by an unknown designer but very much has the Dior New Look about it. Tailored from a lightweight wool with a mottled grey finish, it has three quarter length sleeves and an elegant V neckline, detailed with two overlapping ties that are secured in place with a large plastic button. With a drop waist silhouette the skirt falls from below and is box pleated, kicking out around the wearer as they walk. The original,