S | 1950s Black Taffeta Strapless Cocktail Dress with Appliqué Flowers1950s strapless dress made from black taffeta with boned bodice and pleated bust section. The fabric is decorated with hand applied floral appliqus made from satin ribbon with brown metallic thread details. The bodice has darts at the front and back and a pointed panel at the back. It closes at the side with a metal zipper. The skirt is a full circle and lined with black fabric. Inner structure includes metal boning and a reinforced bust section.