1950s Silk Beaded Cocktail Black Dress designer-missoni Inside it is lined in

Inside it is lined in a silver grey fabric with and one zippered pocket one one side and and open slip pocket and cell phone pocket on the other

Very minor but of course must be mentioned

The top is a long tunic style with wide kimono sleeves that are banded in black and red

It is that perfect mix of refined elegance with a sort of school girl innocence that when on seems not so innocent

1950s Silk Beaded Cocktail Black Dress designer-missoni Inside it is lined inI love this very chic, Balenciaga feeling silk 1950s cocktail dress. It is a definite nod to the silhouette most popular in the highest circles of fashion at that time. The bodice is set high above a banded waistline. The shoulders move seamlessly into wide cut above the elbow sleeves. The neckline is rounded and high. The bead work that adorns the neck is fantastic and continues down over the bodice and onto the sleeves. Matte charcoal faux pearls,