1961 Ferdinando Sarmi Strapless Yellow Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress w Front Bow Detail designer-ted-lapidus It was never worn so

It was never worn so is in perfect

Bust: The attached silk under dress is 18" from side seam to side seam

Skirt: 31" from the center of the front plunge to hem

with a high neckline at the front and a slight V at the back

This is not the type of piece you automatically think of when you think of the fifties but a small group of designers - like Tina Leser for example - were producing pieces made of exotic fabrics like this

1961 Ferdinando Sarmi Strapless Yellow Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress w Front Bow Detail designer-ted-lapidus It was never worn soFerdinando Sarmi was an actual Italian Count and started his design career working for the Elizabeth Arden couture salon during the 1950s. In 1959 he ventured off on his own and launched his label. He designed for just over a decade before closing up shop. During those ten or so years he was known for his evening wear especially. The fabrics he chose were often opulent or very difficult to work with. This dress is very similar to the one photoed for