1970s French Haute Couture Gold Ruched Belt 1930s_floral_velvet She is strong and wearable

She is strong and wearable and our model is a UK 6-8

She is wearable with care and the following points to note: There are some rather charming patch repairs to the bottom of the hem

detailed with beads in purple

The full skirt falls in soft pleats to the lower calf and is reinforced with a layer of stiff starched fabric and a double layer of thick calico that makes up the petticoat and protective lining beneath the corset

At some point in its life

1970s French Haute Couture Gold Ruched Belt 1930s_floral_velvet She is strong and wearableThis glamorous belt was designed by an unknown French couture house in the 1970s and probably accompanied a decadent ensemble. Crafted from gold leather with a ruched, textured finish. It is backed with nude leather and designed to hold its shape stiffly. At the middle front and at each end of the belt, there are flat gold bands that circle the ruched leather. The belt fastens with two silver tone metal hooks that are secured into holes in the leather