1960s Cabochon Belt Tat Saunders Gown designer-mollie-parnis The start detail n this

The start detail n this dress is of course that row of huge buttons - all decorative but with the illusion that it buttons into place

I love the halter cut and the ruffles that ring the neck and the bottom hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML- MED

However upon closer inspection you must appreciate the remarkable seaming that creates that funnel like neck and adds an almost smock like feel to the front

I adore the front stripe detail created by stitching

1960s Cabochon Belt Tat Saunders Gown designer-mollie-parnis The start detail n thisTat Saunders was the designer behind the exclusive Ritz Carton boutiques and specialized in high end, customs pieces that catered to the Rtz Carton client of the day. She was renowned for her use of very good fabric and spared no expense in the finishing of her dresses they are on par with demi couture and I am always pleased to find one! This one is exceptional due to both that jaw dropping collar and that insanely beautiful cabochon stone belt