1950s Silk Beaded Cocktail Black Dress designer-balenciaga The dress is strapless with

The dress is strapless with a darling flat front bow detailing the otherwise simple bodice

back painted metal zipper

No pockets or adornments to break the lines

Both pieces are lined with white silk chiffon except for the tunic sleeves

It is cut like a comfy loose sweatshirt but is pure high end luxury

1950s Silk Beaded Cocktail Black Dress designer-balenciaga The dress is strapless withI love this very chic, Balenciaga feeling silk 1950s cocktail dress. It is a definite nod to the silhouette most popular in the highest circles of fashion at that time. The bodice is set high above a banded waistline. The shoulders move seamlessly into wide cut above the elbow sleeves. The neckline is rounded and high. The bead work that adorns the neck is fantastic and continues down over the bodice and onto the sleeves. Matte charcoal faux pearls,