1950s Pierre Balmain Foundation Garment designer-thea-porter it has been screened with

it has been screened with a darling floral print and a print lace and floral edge border

The inner lining covers the skirt and the front of the bodice leaving the entire back and sleeves covered only by the semi-transparent silk

The jacket is fully lined in a fine silk and closes with three silk satin covered buttons that are hidden when the jacket is buttoned

The jacket closes with buttons at the front and the dress closes with back hidden set zipper

The is done with a heavy hand and continues up and around the neck

1950s Pierre Balmain Foundation Garment designer-thea-porter it has been screened withThis is a very rare piece that is extremely hard to find Couture Pierre Balmain piece. This is a full underdress foundation garment meant to wear under an exterior dress. Its base is constructed and made as well as you would expect from a proper cocktail dress! The inner layer of fabric is a ribbed grosgrain like silk and this is covered in the layers of netting all in the perfect off white. It is strapless and boned through the bodice and the tulle