1960s Jeweled Button Teal Traina Cape designer-nina-ricci The bodice is fitted and

The bodice is fitted and boned

It is cut to fit the body like a glove top to bottom

The buttons are set so you get a glimpse of skin between the two sides

Note the color is a touch more lingerie peach then how it photoed - really wonderful and flattering color

1960s Jeweled Button Teal Traina Cape designer-nina-ricci The bodice is fitted andI suspect that this was made in the early sixties when Geoffrey Beene worked for this label. Traina himself was the nephew of Normal Norell and you can see that influence in this cape as well. Made of a ivory wool it is a study in shape and restraint. The shape is rounded and the very minimum in design in used with the emphasis on the cut and seaming. Thrown over any color this would offer the perfect contrast! The buttons at the front are amazing big