1950s Mottled Grey Wool Dress with Pleated Drop Waist Skirt maxi-suit An inward facing pleat falling

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

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

The straight floor length skirt is tailored and features two sweeping trains of fabric at the reverse

US 6 and perhaps a size up and down depending on your measurements

LENGTH - 23 in

1950s Mottled Grey Wool Dress with Pleated Drop Waist Skirt maxi-suit An inward facing pleat fallingThis 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,