1960s Real Metal Thread Shift Dress Set designer-bessi I love how each arm

I love how each arm widens as it nears the cuffs and ends in a slight point

Hand finished with very minor sequin loss

Comprised of opaque glass pearl beads in black and white

It is a lovely combination of red and black yarn stitching on light cotton base

These are then picked up and circle the entire hem as well

1960s Real Metal Thread Shift Dress Set designer-bessi I love how each armThis dress is a great example of that tubular, shift shaped 1960s silhouette and it is a little unusual because of the fabric. It still has its original paper tags attached inside that state that 30% of the fabric is real metal! The silver colored metal thread used and woven through it really goes it a beautiful glinting sheen and depth to the design. The colors are fabulous palette of creams, taupes and greys mixed with that silver thread. A classic