Documented 1950s Yma Sumac's Sophie Gimbel Silk Evening Coat Robe designer-christian-lacroix A beautiful fine gold lace

A beautiful fine gold lace serves as the outer layer of this lace and silk chiffon dress from Bill Blass

This gives it a very floating effect when you move

The front zips to close so you can make it as low as you choose

There is no way you will not feel 100% female in this dress and it would be suitable for an afternoon wedding as well as a cocktail dress

You could easily add to the inner dress if you needed more room

Documented 1950s Yma Sumac's Sophie Gimbel Silk Evening Coat Robe designer-christian-lacroix A beautiful fine gold laceDuring the 1950s, Yma Sumac was a singing superstar. She was known for her extreme vocal range, which was said to be 'well over five octaves'. She had tremendous style and combined the look of traditional Incan clothing with the high 1950's glamour of Hollywood for a look that was uniquely her own. When she passed away in 2008 most of her clothing ended up in the hands of her long time assistant Damon, and he eventually released most out for sale.