1950s Luis Estevez Black Silk Front Plunge Dress designer-philip-hulitar Sleeves: 27" from shoulder seam

Sleeves: 27" from shoulder seam to longest point

The top is cut with a nod to a jacket in feel with its dramatic pointed collar and button cuffs on the sleeves

Inside it is fully lined in stiffened muslin so it has a full feel with or without a crinoline

Hidden pickets on each hip and one along the seam of the interior

The sleeves are full and cuff at the wrist and the dress skims over the body and then has a kicky flare to it through the skirt

1950s Luis Estevez Black Silk Front Plunge Dress designer-philip-hulitar Sleeves: 27" from shoulder seamLuis Estevez worked for Jean Patou for two years before starting his own label in 1955. Here we have a truly beautiful and exceptional piece that was designed during this first few years of his career. It is impeccably constructed and cut to follow a girl's curves and highlight them. The bodice is cut with a beautiful curved plunge that shows off the bust to full advantage. It is also cut wide across the shoulders so you see the collar bones. This