1960s Polly Peck by Sybil Zelker Velvet and Gold Print Dress peking_glass Queen Fabiola of Belgium

Queen Fabiola of Belgium

Although clearly made as an ensemble

US size 4-6 and of smaller stature as Carlye was a petite range brand

There is a belt feature in matching ruched chiffon that secures at the reverse with hook-and-eye fastenings

Vivienne Westwood black velvet corseted ensemble

1960s Polly Peck by Sybil Zelker Velvet and Gold Print Dress peking_glass Queen Fabiola of BelgiumWe love the designer Sybil Zelker and under the brand name Polly Peck, made great quality fashionable clothes. This is a really wearable example from the late 1960s. It is comprised of a black velvet bustier with central ornamental gold metal button stand. The sleeves are a sheer georgette fabric in a balloon style with elasticated cuffs. The elastic is, remarkably, still as good as the day it was made. The best feature of the dress however has to be