Darling Late 1950's Ivory Linen and Lace Dress by Carlye / SA B O U T A vision of summer elegance, this late 1950s Carlye dress works alternating vertical panels of white cotton and floral lace from bateau neckline to hem a construction technique that creates an elongating stripe effect while letting the lace panels serve as sheer windows against the skin. The bodice is fitted and sleeveless with a clean, modest neckline; the skirt falls in a gentle A line rather than the extreme fullness of the earlier