1950s Navy Lace and White Beaded Halter Neck Dress Suit Antique_Jacket The zip is skillfully concealed

The zip is skillfully concealed down the left-hand line of the seam

Mugler adds a hint of the contemporary by adding his signature asymmetrical collar to the design

This 100% silk suit by under-the-radar French boutique label Franck Olivier is a really timeless piece and could be worn together as pictured here or would work extremely well as separates

This dress is extra small and best suited for a UK size 6 or below

The skirt is fully lined in acetate and bears a Marion Donaldson label which reads a vintage 12

1950s Navy Lace and White Beaded Halter Neck Dress Suit Antique_Jacket The zip is skillfully concealedThis elegant late 1950s to early 1960s dress and jacket combination is cut to a classic swing silhouette, with a nipped in waist, flared, almost 360 circular skirt and playful halter neck neckline. It is tailored from rich navy blue lace with tonal navy satin lining. The sweetheart bodice is adorned with tiny white beads around the neckline and halter strap. The full, flared skirt is lined with two tiered layers of navy tulle, to add volume and