1920s Silk Blue Beaded Flapper Dress designer-bessi A sweetheart bodice

A sweetheart bodice

An important and very rare Alexander McQueen runway piece

with a rounded silhouette and huge buttons down the front that offer a wonderful contrast to the texture of the fabric

It really gives the gown a wonderful effect and makes it so rich feeling

Each shoulder is dramatic and bold with netting hand sewn into place to create and hold the fullness

1920s Silk Blue Beaded Flapper Dress designer-bessi A sweetheart bodiceA very beautiful and very wearable original 1920s beaded silk flapper dress is always a special thing to have on the site! You have to realize that these were completely hand done and to survive and be wearable now, some 100 odd years later is almost a miracle. I always feel a little honored to have these and think that yet another fabulous girl might swing them around the dance floor! This one has a black silk chiffon base that has a lovely art deco