A fabulous black silk dress by designer Alfred Shaheen- versatile enough to be worn as a day dress or a cocktail dress! The best part is how Shaheen planned the button placket- angular strips of fabric cover mother of pearl shell buttons to create an even more intriguing design.

Features:

+ A ruffled collar and sleeve cuffs

+ Pleating in the back that gives it a shirtwaist look

+ Skirt of dress is backed with a thin silk, but dress is otherwise unlined

+ Fastens in front with hidden buttons

+ This dress has been professionally dry-cleaned so it's ready to wear!

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage seller in Columbus, OH.