Vintage 1940s Dress Paisley Rayon Crepe Yellow Magenta Print UK M trousers double inward pleats

double inward pleats

holes & fraying

In good condition - there is subtle overall fading & a slightly more pronounced fade across the shoulders & outer sleeves - on close examination there are 2 small moth grazes on the front & a tiny repair on the left cuff (circled) - a few other scattered tiny surface nips & a very faint dark mark on the front left neck edge which the camera couldn't see

bespoke tailored in 1965 by 'Will Hill

Bodice length (nape to waist seam

Vintage 1940s Dress Paisley Rayon Crepe Yellow Magenta Print UK M trousers double inward pleatsA very pretty vintage 1940s shirt dress, made from a drapey rayon crepe fabric with a paisley print in magenta & blue on a yellow background. It has an open V neck with pointed collar & revers, bodice with inverted L shaped panels on the front & a yoke seam on the back, both with gathers below, & short sleeves; the skirt is flared & is gathered all round into the waist seam, with 2 curved mouth patch pockets on the front. The dress opens all the way