1960s Neiman Marcus Gold Beaded Gown designer-jean-louis-scherrer The bust is reinforced so

The bust is reinforced so no undergarments are required when wearing this piece

I found one repair and there are several rust stains - please super-size to see

It seems almost gossamer in weight but it is completely opaque

The scarf has hand rolled edges

1960s Neiman Marcus Gold Beaded Gown designer-jean-louis-scherrer The bust is reinforced soThis dress is an unusual combination of a few thoughts that oddly seem to work. The bust is been heavily beaded thousands and thousands of tiny seed beads cover every bit of fabric in the top and make that almost camouflage looking pattern. The neckline is cut high and attaches front to back high up on the top of the shoulder, while the arm holes curve down this gives it a slight halter top feel. The waist cinches in and is emphasized by a wide black