1950s Lane Bryant Blue and Green Floral Silk Dress Seafoam_Dress or tied at the back

or tied at the back as desired

There is a concealed zip fastening at the centre reverse

leaving the fingers exposed

This type of tape lace is more commonly referred to as battenburg lace in the US

1950s Lane Bryant Blue and Green Floral Silk Dress Seafoam_Dress or tied at the backThis charming 1950s floral printed silk dress is by America designer Lane Bryant, who was extolled as one of the pioneers of ready to wear plus size clothing and the first to mass produce maternity wear in the US. This lovely dress is of the softest silk fabric in pretty green, blue and purple tones and is beautifully cut to showcase an hourglass figure to its optimum. It features cute cap sleeves, a scoop neck with an oversized ruffle collar both