1950s John Wanamakers Red Silk Gown designer-la-mendola A silk taffeta in a

A silk taffeta in a deep glossy black is used - this fabric choice allows for a bit of structure and for the drape that the designer was after able to be achieved

Sleeves: approx 27" but pouf up when worn

I adore the front stripe detail created by stitching

notched collars and short sleeves

The bodice is amazing with an interior cup over which those peaked panels wing out dramatically to the side

1950s John Wanamakers Red Silk Gown designer-la-mendola A silk taffeta in aThis gown is insanely gorgeous and in person it is even more so. The color was very hard to photo it has a definite pink undertone and is that magical color that lands squarely between red and pink and is partly dependent on the light in deciding. It makes me thing of cherry Popsicles because of the layers of silk there is that same depth and translucent perception while being opaque. The only tag is from the exclusive Tribout Shop that was found in