1950s Ben Reig Black Silk Ribbon Dress Lace_Bridal_Dress The waistband is skillfully cut

The waistband is skillfully cut into a zig-zag line and is defined with a dainty piped seam before falling into a full ankle length skirt

The waistband

This ruffle echoes the double layer of pleated chiffon that makes up the floaty angle-length skirt

tightly pleated skirt

In true flapper style there is slightly dropped

1950s Ben Reig Black Silk Ribbon Dress Lace_Bridal_Dress The waistband is skillfully cutThis beautiful early 1950s black silk dress is likely to be by Omar Kiam for designer Ben Reig, a brand renowned during this era for its simple, elegant lines and luxurious quality of fabrics. The silk fabric is textured with vertical applique ribbon detail throughout and features cap sleeves with cute lace up and bow detail and a full calf length skirt which flares out playfully from the waist. Inside there is a thick net petticoat for additional