1960s French Couture Floral Gold Brocade Dress Ensemble Vintage_Lydia_Martin deep brown fabric of the

deep brown fabric of the skirt is complemented wonderfully by the metallic ribbed knitwear on the bodice and sleeves

A fascinating example of Rose Marie Reid’s later design work

Edged in cream lace trim accented with delicate pink and blue flower and bow embroidery along the neckline and bottom hem

The top is shaped to a particularly Y2K silhouette

The skirt flows down to the floor and flows beautifully

1960s French Couture Floral Gold Brocade Dress Ensemble Vintage_Lydia_Martin deep brown fabric of theThis early 1960s two piece French couture ensemble is composed of a strappy gold dress and a sleeveless top which sits over it. Tailored from glistening brocade; a soft blush pink fabric detailed with large roses in metallic gold thread. The dress has a nipped in waist and A line skirt with falls stiffly to the knees or just below. The straps of the dress are tailored from the same fabric, as are the three pretty, flat bows which adorn the front. The