1950s Pierre Balmain Foundation Garment designer-thea-porter The jacket closes with buttons

The jacket closes with buttons at the front and the dress closes with back hidden set zipper

The skirt is fully lined in a fine silk organza

Everything about this dress is fabulous

The is done with a heavy hand and continues up and around the neck

The inner lining covers the skirt and the front of the bodice leaving the entire back and sleeves covered only by the semi-transparent silk

1950s Pierre Balmain Foundation Garment designer-thea-porter The jacket closes with buttonsThis is a very rare piece that is extremely hard to find Couture Pierre Balmain piece. This is a full underdress foundation garment meant to wear under an exterior dress. Its base is constructed and made as well as you would expect from a proper cocktail dress! The inner layer of fabric is a ribbed grosgrain like silk and this is covered in the layers of netting all in the perfect off white. It is strapless and boned through the bodice and the tulle