Vintage 1940s Evening Dress Black Silk Chiffon Size M L Tall Courreges top an elasticized waist and is

an elasticized waist and is trimmed with pink floral lace

and otherwise

this looks like it saw little use and was well stored over the years - ready for use

the centre measures 29” in height exclusive of the 3” fringe

Shoulders: 19” across shoulder seam-to-seam

Vintage 1940s Evening Dress Black Silk Chiffon Size M L Tall Courreges top an elasticized waist and isThis 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