Extraordinary 1960s Donald Brooks Couture Ivory Net Lace & Silk Cord Babydoll Dress designer-vivienne-westwood All the volume comes out

All the volume comes out from the shoulder and when on creates the most dramatic silhouette

The neckline is halter style leaving the back dramatically bare

It has a good weight to it since it is fully beaded from top to bottom with glass beads but feels balanced when on and comfortable

Tagged a size 38 and seems generous since it is supposed to drape and tie into place around you

The clear sequins give it an overall glow and shimmer but without being overtly flashy

Extraordinary 1960s Donald Brooks Couture Ivory Net Lace & Silk Cord Babydoll Dress designer-vivienne-westwood All the volume comes outDonald Brooks pieces are extremely well made and his main label pieces, like this one, border on couture in their construction as they were all made to order. Brooks launched his main line label in 1963 with a collection for the Spring 1964 season. He quickly became one of the most sought after of the American designers and his client roster included Mrs. Kennedy, Claudette Colbert and Faye Dunaway. The New York Times said that he was one of 'the