2001 Balmain Haute Couture Runway Coat and Dress Ensemble pastel dress it will fit a range

it will fit a range of sizes up to a UK 12-14 or US 8-10

Based on the fact that the dress is entirely handmade and the fabric is identical to that used in Balmain's 1954 collection (pictured)

button-down style

American First Ladies Jackie Kennedy and Barbara Bush

even perhaps belted

2001 Balmain Haute Couture Runway Coat and Dress Ensemble pastel dress it will fit a rangeThis beautifully crafted coat and dress suit walked the runway as part of Balmains Spring 2001 haute couture collection (look 10). Designed by the creative director at the time, Oscar de la Renta, the Vogue review stated that the designers faithful followers would have been fans of this collection. The ensemble is tailored from a lightweight, smooth wool silk blend in a biscuity beige hue. The dress is cut to a highly wearable shift dress silhouette