This Ted Lapidus Diffusion Paris 1950s, vintage, quality black wool, sleeveless dress with matching, long-sleeved jacket are both fully lined.

The label is 'Hit Parade 35, Chausée D'Antin Paris.

An iconic, original, Ted Lapidus Diffusion Paris brass metal pendant charm is attached to the jacket - see photo.

The dress is fitted, knee-length , slightly A-line, has elegant horizontal top- stitching on the bodice and five, horizontal,top-stitched,5cms panels on the lower skirt. It  has a long,53cms invisible zip on the back.

The jacket is fitted, waist length, with six, horizontal, top-stitched,5cms panels and a bottom 4.5cms panel, all matching the dress. As well as the four double-breasted button holes, there is a substantial inside popper enabling exact fit.

Measurements:

dress shoulder to hem:89cms

pit to pit:42cms

width at hem:61cms

horizontal shoulder seam to shoulder seam:35cms

Jacket length collar to hem:47cms

Jacket sleeve length from underarm to wrist:38.5cms