1950s Ceil Chapman Silk Brocade Gown designer-luis-estevez A notched collar and button

A notched collar and button front add lots of detail to the already fabulous seaming and paneling

You also get a rich extra bit of texture due to that gorgeous eyelet fabric that is not properly conveyed in my photos either - if you love the pictures you will love it more in person

There is a very very slight change of color to the lace around the neck and near the seam under one arm

The fabric is a light white cotton mix that has a nice crispness to it while remaining soft

It is just am amazing piece and in excellent condition

1950s Ceil Chapman Silk Brocade Gown designer-luis-estevez A notched collar and buttonOddly I just had what would have been the sister to this gown a few weeks ago same fabric but with a slightly different bust! I absolutely love the color of this piece it's a rich combination of a silk peach base with a swirling design of gold and silver delicately woven through the fabric. The cut is fairly simple with no sleeves and a scooped neckline. The waist nips in and the skirt is set with spaced inverted pleating so you don't get any bulk