Vintage 1940s Evening Dress Black Silk Chiffon Size M L Tall Courreges top 23” across pit-to-pit

23” across pit-to-pit

and otherwise

Bottom of Jacket: 36"

a five button closure hidden by an over flap except for the top button

Vintage 1940s Evening Dress Black Silk Chiffon Size M L Tall Courreges top 23” across pit-to-pitThis is a fabulous quality black silk 1940s evening dress. This 1940s evening dress is made in a short sleeved full length sheath style. It has a V shaped neckline and the bodice is gathered below the bust. The midriff is finely smocked quite amazing work that Ive never seen previously. There is a semi transparent inset around the waist it is irregularly sewn, so Im unsure if this was added to lengthen the midriff. You can see a shadow along the