1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Black Velvet Applique Dress 1970s-silk-suit The design of the sleeves

The design of the sleeves is echoed in the full length skirt with its ruffle hem that is embellished further with the same navy crocheted ribbon

The fabric is soft

There is a stiffened fine linen backing the flounce that is also supported by a second yellow linen under flounce to give unrivalled volume

Best fit for US size 2 or UK 6

5cms / 38"

1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Black Velvet Applique Dress 1970s-silk-suit The design of the sleevesLate 1950s to 1960s Jacques Heim demi couture cocktail dress with a lovely and unusual velvet trim design. It has a wide boatneck and short sleeves, which feature a black velvet panel with intricate swirl detail. The main body of the dress is cut from a structured raw silk, with gorgeous bust seam detail to the front. The waistband creates a lovely feminine silhouette and has pleated detail to the skirt, which is finished with a matching velvet trim.