1920s Silk Blue Beaded Flapper Dress designer-bessi Just under the bust cured

Just under the bust cured and scalloped ribbon circles the body these have a layer added to each one till you hit the hip and then thick silk satin ribbons are used between them

Bust: approx 15" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

Each shoulder is dramatic and bold with netting hand sewn into place to create and hold the fullness

An important and very rare Alexander McQueen runway piece

1920s Silk Blue Beaded Flapper Dress designer-bessi Just under the bust curedA very beautiful and very wearable original 1920s beaded silk flapper dress is always a special thing to have on the site! You have to realize that these were completely hand done and to survive and be wearable now, some 100 odd years later is almost a miracle. I always feel a little honored to have these and think that yet another fabulous girl might swing them around the dance floor! This one has a black silk chiffon base that has a lovely art deco