Dress

A black, velvet formal dress topped with a white modified, draped, choir boy collar with a black beaded bow. The collar has a back snap closure. The pointed princess waist connects to a full satin skirt with flocked horizontal velveteen stripes. There is a corset foundation with stays and stiffeners that has eye hooks down the back. A zipper closes the dress. The black lace sleeves are narrow and embellished with beads and sequins. Label says "Valentino Couture."

Italian

silk velveteen, flocked silk, netting, silk taffeta, satin

Overall: 25 x 54 1/2 in. (63.5 x 138.4 cm)

2006.1051