1950s Navy and Pink Silk Rose Print Dress 20s_Knitted_Top Full Length - 47

Full Length - 47

The skirt has a deep sun-ray pleat flounce to give the dress a very gentle flare for both design and ease of movement

The bodice and skirt below the sash detail are made up of carefully tailored panels of fabric and flare out into a generous mid calf length skirt

This crisp cotton dress was designed by Horrockses in the 1950s

1950s Navy and Pink Silk Rose Print Dress 20s_Knitted_Top Full Length - 47This is a really beautiful example of a late 50s or early 60s design in silk. The large rose print is a blend of pinks and reds which gives the print a painterly quality against the plain nazy background. The dress boasts the most beautiful sculptural sleeve design with folds and pleating of the silk on the shoulders. There is a keyhole element too that may have been added to narrow the arm opening but remove the holding stitches and this opens up if