1950s Lee Delman White Organza Hand Painted Maxi Dress lavish-dress Labelled an Italian size 40

Labelled an Italian size 40 which is a UK size 8 or US size 4 - these are true to size and can also be worn by a size smaller

Labelled a French 42 but Alaia runs very small and this is better suited in modern sizes up to a UK 10 or US 6

The straps are thick and support a sports-bra like top

These layers draw the eye whilst the gown swirls around the wearer complete with a good length train which puddles beautifully at the back

1950s Lee Delman White Organza Hand Painted Maxi Dress lavish-dress Labelled an Italian size 40This pretty late 1950s to early 1960s gown was designed by British designer Lee Delman. The label retailed in Harrods and sat in the top echelons of British ready to wear during the 1950s and 1960s. The dress is cut to a floor length silhouette from layers of white synthetic organza, hand painted with tulip motifs in shades of pink, purple and green. The fitted bodice is softly gathered and internally boned for structure, with delicate sheer organza