Pauline Trigère was a famous French and American couturiere.
A Los Angeles Timeswriter described the glamour of Trigère's clothing: "They seem to lend stature or stage presence even to those who don't look commanding in some other designer's outfits. By virtue of their couture-type structure and tailoring, they make even average-height women look statuesque."
Trigère's fashions were worn by many famous women including Beverly Sills, Evelyn Lauder, Lena Horne, Angela Lansbury, Bette Davis and Wallis Simpson. She also designed many costumes for Patricia Neal in Breakfast at Tiffany's. (Wikipedia)
This piece could be worn either as a dress or a long vest. It's lined with black fabric, and has darting around the front neckline to create a smooth shape.
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Pauline Trigère, also has original store label of "Marsal Park Avenue"
