1950s Draped Silk Suzy Perette Dress designer-roberto-cavalli I love the strong use

I love the strong use of a contrasting border that defines and anchors the cut of the dress and the silk is a fantastic silk twill - Hermes scarf like in weight and feel

It is far lighter in tone overall

This is a definite piece that either you will have to be shockingly brave or find something fabulous to wear under it as the front literally plunges to the waist

The skirt is fully lined in a taupe silk and closes with a side zipper and flat hook & eye at the waist

The hem of both pieces are finished with dressmakers horse hair ribbon to give them a touch of weight and shaping

1950s Draped Silk Suzy Perette Dress designer-roberto-cavalli I love the strong useMade of a stunning and unusual shade of orange printed silk I would best call it a deep tangerine with a customs design screened onto it. The front is gathered in great, elaborate pleating and gathering that is caught up by the extended fabric straps that go over each shoulder. This cleverly draws the eye into the waist and gives the illusion of an even greater nipped in waist and hourglass silhouette. I love how the straps glide over each shoulder