1960s Pink Metallic Pat Sandler Dress & Coat mao-hide That same contrasting panel is

That same contrasting panel is used to define the bodice

The fabric is slightly textured silky rayon that has a sharkskin effect which gives it a beautiful iridescent quality to it in the light

Natural waist: 14

The lines of it and design remind me of Teal Traina pieces and he did in fact work there for some time so it is interesting to see that evolution

1960s Pink Metallic Pat Sandler Dress & Coat mao-hide That same contrasting panel isPat Sandler opened his own label in the early sixties and quickly became known for his wonderful little cocktail dresses that often incorporated metallic fabrics like in this one, or embellishments. This particular set is amazing and I love the combination of pink and gold. Plus with it being two fantastic pieces you have the added versatility of wearing it as a set or mixing and matching with other pieces from your closet. The fabric is the star here