1950s Pierre Balmain Foundation Garment designer-thea-porter one pinhead sized dot on

one pinhead sized dot on the front that is under belt

Pant length: 26

Everything about this dress is fabulous

The jacket is fully lined in a fine silk and closes with three silk satin covered buttons that are hidden when the jacket is buttoned

1950s Pierre Balmain Foundation Garment designer-thea-porter one pinhead sized dot onThis is a very rare piece that is extremely hard to find Couture Pierre Balmain piece. This is a full underdress foundation garment meant to wear under an exterior dress. Its base is constructed and made as well as you would expect from a proper cocktail dress! The inner layer of fabric is a ribbed grosgrain like silk and this is covered in the layers of netting all in the perfect off white. It is strapless and boned through the bodice and the tulle