1950s Lane Bryant Blue and Green Floral Silk Dress Seafoam_Dress or tied at the back

or tied at the back as desired

This type of tape lace is more commonly referred to as battenburg lace in the US

This gorgeous 1960s pale gold and ivory lace dress is custom made by Roxanne for its Pret A Porter diffusion line Samuel Winston for sale at Saks 5th Avenue

The full skirt falls in soft pleats to the lower calf and is reinforced with a layer of stiff starched fabric and a double layer of thick calico that makes up the petticoat and protective lining beneath the corset

1950s Lane Bryant Blue and Green Floral Silk Dress Seafoam_Dress or tied at the backThis charming 1950s floral printed silk dress is by America designer Lane Bryant, who was extolled as one of the pioneers of ready to wear plus size clothing and the first to mass produce maternity wear in the US. This lovely dress is of the softest silk fabric in pretty green, blue and purple tones and is beautifully cut to showcase an hourglass figure to its optimum. It features cute cap sleeves, a scoop neck with an oversized ruffle collar both