Syd Rappaport was the designer of the high-end formal wear line called Rappi.  Every dress I've had by her has been a stand-out super star, but this one takes the cake by far!  This would be perfect for a bride who wants to wear a color other than white. This dress was originally sold by Lipman, Wolfe, & Co., Portland, Oregon's finest department store.  Dating to the 1950s, this dress is a confection of palest pink tulle that is accented with horizontal rows of pink horsehair braid and iridescent sequins.  That horsehair braid helps hold the skirt out to it's fullest potential.  The front bust has a separate outer layer that sits away from the inner fitted bodice in what we vintage dealers call a "crumb-catcher" style.  There is a wide waistband.  The full skirt consists of 2 layers of tulle at the upper portion and 3 layers starting about halfway down.  The dress closes with a center back metal zipper and is completely lined in pale pink taffeta.  The bodice is fully boned for support.  Note:  We've shown this dress over a full crinoline that is not included. The dress was too small for our mannequin.  The zipper works just fine.