1950s Sybil Connolly Crochet & Ribbon Dress

Sybil Connolly is best known for her pleated gowns, but I do think her crochet dresses are equally impressive in terms of style, elegance and superb craftsmanship. It must have taken weeks to complete this dress! It is hand crochet (cotton) from top to bottom. The satin ribbon is laced through the pattern in little loops that protrude giving little boucle licks throughout. The lining of the dress is silk taffeta that shines through the open areas so actually this dress is three shades of jet black. I had to lighten the photos to show the amazing texture and details of this dress. It is jet black in real life.
The style of the dress is simple elegance, Connolly's forte'.