1960s Off-White Chiffon Angel Sleeve Negligee with Tonal Braidwork 50s_alta_moda running all the way up

running all the way up to a high Mandarin collar

This incredible dress is a rare example of Christian Lacroix’s early designs: exquisitely made

it is wonderfully versatile and could effortlessly be dressed up or down

The top has a wide

1960s Off-White Chiffon Angel Sleeve Negligee with Tonal Braidwork 50s_alta_moda running all the way upVintage slip dresses and negligees are highly collectable and this is a truly lovely high end example designed by Elizabeth Hayes of London in the late 1960s to early 1970s. Tailored from two layers of sheer off white synthetic chiffon to a swirling, A line cut; it has three quarter length angel sleeves and a collarless neckline. The sleeves and front hems are trimmed with decadent tonal braidwork. The negligee fastens at the top of the front with