DETAILS: These 40s rayon dresses are so flattering, yet perfectly ladylike. This one probably dates to the late 1940s, when the hems got a bit longer again. The bodice is fitted with multiple darts - the petal sleeves are an unusual design feature. A spray of leaves, done in a light tan soutache spray over the right shoulder. The swingy skirt has five gores, four of them in back. A two-tiered peplum accentuates the front waist, and wraps around into the edges of the center back gore.

SIZE: No size label

Bust - 39" (99 cm)

Shoulders - 15. 75" (40 cm)

Waist - 27" (68. 5 cm)

Hips - 42" (106. 75 cm)

Bodice length from shoulder seam - 15" (38 cm)

Skirt length: 28" (71 cm)

Sweep: 75" (165 cm)

FABRIC/COLORS: Light weight fabric with nice draping in that soft shade of peachy pink that is so flattering to almost every skin tone. I believe this is rayon.

TAGS: No tags

CLOSURES: A long metal zipper in back

CONDITION: There are subtle but visible underarm rings from previous wear - see closeup. No odor detected. A few tiny pinholes - see other closeup for example. The dress was probably designed with shoulder pads - I have shown it in a few photos with some of my shoulder pads to give you an idea - they are not included with purchase.

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