1960s Pat Sandler Maxi designer-balmain Second is the actual design

Second is the actual design and detail work - those panels of flat piped and softly gathered fabric that run all around the jacket just above the waist and are used again on that fantastic collar

Under this is a silk lining that has a fantastic finish of silk fringe that gives the dress tons of movement and visual interest

late twenties silk velvet cape is stunningly beautiful

The bodice is simple with a fairly low plunge

This is layered over an interior cream silk base and the edges of the sleeves

1960s Pat Sandler Maxi designer-balmain Second is the actual designWhen I first saw this I thought it was a Yves Saint Laurent it has that look and feel and the fabric is on par. Its a stunning piece that blends a woven cotton with a beautiful shade of pink highlighted by a soft lavender. This is then shot through with a gold thread striping to give it just a hint of glitz. The neckline and cuffs have a band of gold piping. The waist has a pretty sash of pink silk chiffon and a lavender silk look ribbon so pretty and