Exquisite – Adj. – lavishly elegent and refined

Is there a better word to describe this 1950s two-piece ensemble from Don Loper? I don’t think so.

Oh, the details! Shoulder straps comprised of three black satin straps. A dozen tiny satin-covered buttons. That intricate tulle lace bodice.

All this from Don Loper, the Ohio-born designer who made his way to Hollywood and eventually made a guest appearance as himself on the fourth season of I Love Lucy.

So Lucy was a fan of his as were so many others. Like today’s VPOD, with its soft black chiffon, ultra-full skirt, and that extraordinary waist and ruching on the jacket, his designs were elegant and refined–in other words, exquisite.

It’s a dramatic find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Heaven of Gowns.

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