1960s Hand Beaded Maggie Reeves Couture Gown designer-fred-perlberg Each has yards and yards

Each has yards and yards of fabric in them - the amount of silk used is mind blowing

tiered and dramatically ruffled ball gown skirt paired with its matching top with equally dramatic sleeves

Original pin back intact

Each of the flowers has a slight puff appearance and its not until you look underneath that you realize that those blue flowers are each backed with extra fabric so they have a slight "lift" effect from the front

Tagged a 42 but please check actual measurements

1960s Hand Beaded Maggie Reeves Couture Gown designer-fred-perlberg Each has yards and yardsMaggy Reeves was a couture designer in Canada and her pieces are as rare as rare can be. It is a delight and privilege to be able to pass on a piece of her work! This dress is extraordinarily beautiful, It is constructed of beautiful, heavy weight pink silk and over that base it is entirely covered in a combination of cord lace and hand done, dense bead work. The bodice has a simple cut with a high neck and elbow length sleeves. I love how the sleeves