1950s Carlye Cream Cotton Knife Pleat Dress Mainboucher_Couture The black organza is still

The black organza is still very fresh looking

it sadly closed its doors in 2006

There is further access along the waist side seam whereby there are additional poppers

The hat is molded in soft red felt

This lovely floral cotton dress is by collectable vintage brand "Sambo" fashions

1950s Carlye Cream Cotton Knife Pleat Dress Mainboucher_Couture The black organza is stillA classic example of good quality American day wear. We love this vintage label Carlye pieces just ooze refinement. This creamy beige cotton knife pleat dress has an elegant scoop neck augmented with 2 pearlescent buttons. These fasten on the shoulders and are purely decorative. There is an additional ochre coloured over stitched zig zag pattern on the neckline. The dress has an interesting and continuous arrangement of knife pleats both on the bodice