Early 1950s Peppermint Stripe Silk Dress designer-teal-traina This stunning dress by James

This stunning dress by James Galanos definitely falls into that category because as great as it may look in the photos the reality is far far greater

All three pieces are unlined

allowing the beauty of that custom screened signature that covers the skirt and cape to shine

Mink cuffs

The dress is in excellent condition and appears to be worn very little

Early 1950s Peppermint Stripe Silk Dress designer-teal-traina This stunning dress by JamesA gorgeous little early fifties piece made of a black silk taffeta. The skirt is wonderfully fully and set into the waistline by a series of flat, precise knife pleats on either side of the front with the very center left unpleated and the back left unpleated as well. This allows for fullness of the skirt but a nice trim silhouette for the wearer. The bodice is constructed with as little seaming as possible and the sleeves left shorter and wide. The