Vintage 1960s Ceil Chapman Black Beaded Sheath Dress - M floral cotton dress The scarf is signed “Bill

The scarf is signed “Bill Blass” within the print

The dress is unlined and does up at the side with a series of snaps

Age: difficult to say for sure

The skirt is unlined

but to me it looks like a mix between a beret and a turban - might be what is referred to as a "towering" beret

Vintage 1960s Ceil Chapman Black Beaded Sheath Dress - M floral cotton dress The scarf is signed “BillThis is a beautiful black beaded silk dress by Marilyn Monroes favorite designer Ceil Chapman. The top of the dress can be worn either off the shoulder or on the shoulder, which causes draping across the upper bodice (see photos for dress posed both ways). The dress is basically sleeveless and has a matching sash belt that cinches the waist. It is made in a below the knee length. Otherwise, the dress is fairly simple in line, but falls beautifully and