1960s Chiffon & Lame Dress designer-donald-brooks The colors in this gown

The colors in this gown are amazing - they absolutely pop against the cream background and are vivid and true

Sprouse pieces are increasing in value as every year goes by so they are not only a fabulous style statement but a great investment piece as well

the rest of the dress is unlined

A full inner dress is built with the semi sheer overlay over it

1960s Chiffon & Lame Dress designer-donald-brooks The colors in this gownThis dress is one of those little vintage mysteries. My client insists its from the forties but I think its a little later but perhaps parts of its construction were both based on and taken from original forties bts. The side zip is definitely older and the placement of the zipper then is probably what led to the confusion. I think it is the result of a dressmaker who just happened to a) like the old techniques and b) has an extra zipper in her basket