Lilli-Ann ombre champagne silk pleated-swirls hourglass cocktaill suit (detail) | USA, 1950's | This stunning ensemble is fashioned in a rich fully-lined champagne ombre silk. The fabric itself is a masterpiece; vertical woven silk that seems to have an almost metallic feel and texture but without being stiff or heavy | The jacket has a breathtaking pleated-swirl design. Hourglass, nipped-waist silhouette and lean, long sleeves. A matching wiggle cocktail skirt finishes off this ensemble