1950s Hardy Amies cowl back dress - Small Spring With fitted wide-necked bodice

With fitted wide-necked bodice

the sleeves are wonderfully full

Hip area 44

with V neck and bust pleating to a flat midriff

1950s Hardy Amies cowl back dress - Small Spring With fitted wide-necked bodiceA gorgeous little black dress from Hardy Amies, a couture designer famed for his beautiful tailoring, in super soft cashmere feel fabric. A very chic wiggle with wonderful design details; the sleeveless bodice is constructed with clever loose back cowl forming little cap sleeve shoulder overhang, all cut in one with the bust shaping. The skirt features statuesque diagonal pleating at hip, with no seaming at centre front for fluidity from bodice down.