Extraordinary 1960s Donald Brooks Couture Ivory Net Lace & Silk Cord Babydoll Dress designer-vivienne-westwood The clear sequins give it

The clear sequins give it an overall glow and shimmer but without being overtly flashy

Bodice: 15" from top of dress to waist

The belt is original and attached at the sides by hidden threading

You can see how many of the elements in this dress are a reflection of the  standards he adhered to for his entire career and body of work

Extraordinary 1960s Donald Brooks Couture Ivory Net Lace & Silk Cord Babydoll Dress designer-vivienne-westwood The clear sequins give itDonald Brooks pieces are extremely well made and his main label pieces, like this one, border on couture in their construction as they were all made to order. Brooks launched his main line label in 1963 with a collection for the Spring 1964 season. He quickly became one of the most sought after of the American designers and his client roster included Mrs. Kennedy, Claudette Colbert and Faye Dunaway. The New York Times said that he was one of 'the