1950s Hardy Amies cowl back dress - Small Spring A full circle

A full circle

a line of ghost stitching from reversing bad alterations at each sleeve seam

Hip area 44

the sleeves are wonderfully full

1950s Hardy Amies cowl back dress - Small Spring A full circleA gorgeous little black dress from Hardy Amies, a couture designer famed for his beautiful tailoring, in super soft cashmere feel fabric. A very chic wiggle with wonderful design details; the sleeveless bodice is constructed with clever loose back cowl forming little cap sleeve shoulder overhang, all cut in one with the bust shaping. The skirt features statuesque diagonal pleating at hip, with no seaming at centre front for fluidity from bodice down.