1950s Extraordinary Gigi Young Silk Button Front Dress designer-thea-porter Tagged with the couture black

Tagged with the couture black tag this is a wonderful versatile and rare piece that is both infinitely wearable and collectible

Also the pearls are not yellowed - it is a trick of the lighting

The pants close with a zipper and button at the waist and have pockets along each hip seam

It is made from a tightly woven knit that has a touch of elastic in it giving it that"bandage" feel and some support since you cannot wear anything under it

1950s Extraordinary Gigi Young Silk Button Front Dress designer-thea-porter Tagged with the couture blackThis little Gigi Young number (sister company to Suzy Perette) is exquisitely made and the simplicity of its design hides a masterful technique and construction. It is full of wonderful, subtle details that tell of the high quality of the dress. It buttons down the front right to the hem with silk covered buttons in the same fabric. Because it completely unbuttons you can actually use it as a layering pieces if you wished to. I love the way the skirt