1950s Pretty Floral Silk Bow Cocktail Dress designer-paco-rabanne The caftan is cut supermodel

The caftan is cut supermodel long and is almost weightless - really floaty and light in feel

An unusual strap would expose each shoulder but still give the illusion of a a "sleeve"

The bodice is high and simple so those fabulous sleeves get all the attention and the skirt cascades to the floor

The interior fabric is black and gold stripes

1950s Pretty Floral Silk Bow Cocktail Dress designer-paco-rabanne The caftan is cut supermodelThis is a darling fifties frock that has the prettiest design and print. Made of a fine silk taffeta with a soft, romantic watercolor washed floral print covering in from top to bottom in a pretty palette of pinks and greens. It is so difficult to find amazing fifties dresses that still feel modern and wearable and are of such great quality and this one is really a wonderful example. It is a fairly simple design with a wide cut neckline and the bodice