c1954 Ceil Chapman Strapless Bead & Sequin Silk Dress designer-genny The skirt closes with a

The skirt closes with a hand set fine painted metal zipper

a solid silk through the body and a cream silk through the upper half

I found some reference photos that show that same lace inset technique used on this dress

this cut allows it to drape and fold beautifully to create the most interesting shape

c1954 Ceil Chapman Strapless Bead & Sequin Silk Dress designer-genny The skirt closes with aThis beautiful dress was created by Ceil Chapman who is often referred to as Marilyn Monroe's favorite designer. It is so beautiful in person and the level of detail put into the construction is wonderful. The dress is constructed from a blue silk crepe that has a touch of stretch to it which allows the dress to move and mold itself the the wearer. The silk is then covered in swirls of blue glass tube beads mixed with iridescent blue sequins that