"Scattered Florals" Vintage 1940's Pink & Navy Scattered Floral Silk Dress UK 8 US 4 vintage 1950's clip on earrings

"Scattered Florals" Vintage 1940's Pink & Navy Scattered Floral Silk Dress UK 8 US 4 vintage 1950's clip on earringsA beauty in the warmest shade of pink, with a repeat scattered floral pattern in shades of navy, white and grey, this original 1940's silk day dress, is just the piece to add to your seasonal collection. The elegant wide square cut neckline is framed by a simple shoulder line and short capped sleeves. The fitted bodice, is accented by tailored darts along either side of the bust line and below the bust line, drawing the eye to the fitted waistline and

The back of the skirt-line boasts gathered pleats along the waistline

sea green lace and lined in fern green rayon

set off the suede backs of the shoes

this has been done sympathetically and is slightly concealed my a claw set rhinestone

sets off the central claw set silver rhinestones

which are embellished with bronze coloured beadwork along the brocade patterns

Armpit to Armpit: up to 32 inches

Finished with a keyhole feature along the nape and a panelled cut along the back of the skirt-line which creates soft pleats and accents the circle cut of the hemline

Label: None

Material: Pinchbeck

The Skirt: A Patch mend and darn along the back left hand side panel of the skirt this is positioned 11 inches below the waistline

accent the fitted bias cut