1950s Madeleine Fauth Silk Print Dress designer-rudi-gernreich Waist: 17" flat across the

Waist: 17" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

The hem is finished in a horsehair ribbon The gown appears not to have been worn and the tiny issues mentioned are probably from having been tried on by someone too big for it in its past

The design is brilliant and vibrant and whoever painted it was extremely skilled

Waist: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam

1950s Madeleine Fauth Silk Print Dress designer-rudi-gernreich Waist: 17" flat across theA stunning floral printed silk dress by Madeleine Fauth is like a breath of fresh air. It is constructed out of that fine scarf weight silk that is just the best quality possible! The front and back neckline have a subtle scoop and the bodice tapers to a nipped in waist. The skirt is very full and has a built in hip underskirt that is tightly pleated so it adds extra shape! It is photographed here with an additional light crinoline added but even