1950s Eleanor's of Miami Lame and Chiffon Dress Suit 50s_Floral_Print The strapless bodice is asymmetrical

The strapless bodice is asymmetrical and has a pretty gathered purple section wrapped around one side and a bow to the front in matching floral fabric

This arresting late 1970s maxi skirt ensemble in contrasting violet and emerald green is labelled by Lydia Martin and is made of the same fabric and design as an Yves Saint Laurent haute couture dress from the same era sold by Kerry Taylor Lot 160

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The dress is a classic front-fastening shirtwaister design with wide lapel collar and three buttons leading down to the wide waistband

1950s Eleanor's of Miami Lame and Chiffon Dress Suit 50s_Floral_Print The strapless bodice is asymmetricalThis is a really beautiful example of late 1950s to early 1960s cocktail wear from the era. It has the retail label Eleanor's House of Fashion Miami, but I suspect very much that due to the quality this ensemble has, that this is a retailer's label and that this is a designer's piece whose label was removed. The dress itself features a sweetheart neckline camisole, overlaid with a silk chiffon bodice. The skirt is a classic pencil design in a wavy