• DRESS
• Bust = 30"
• Waist = 22"
• Hips = 38"
• Waist to hem = 42"
• Bodice length (centre front) = 11"
• Skirt circumference at hem = 70"
• JACKET
• Bust = 34"
• Shoulder to hem = 14"
• Sleeve length = 23"

This is sexy 1940s evening dress with jacket, there is no makers label but the outfit appears to be professionally made.  The black fabric in the skirt and jacket is a rather slinky crepe-type fabric, whilst the dress bodice has an illusion effect with flesh-coloured fabric under a layer of black lace.  Only the dress bodice is lined.

The dress fastens at the left side with a 16" metal zipper.  Inside there is a ¾" petersham waist band which secures at the left side with a small metal hook/eye.  The bodice has 3 pieces of boning to give shape and form.  The skirt has 2 areas of smocking/gathering 2½" wide at front waist which gives the skirt extra fullness (see images).  The seams are pinked and there is a 2½" hem on the skirt.

The unlined bolero jacket fastens at the centre front neck with a hook/eye.  There are large shoulder pads.  The sleeves narrow down to a pointed hemline with a 4" slash opening which is fastened by 5 fabric covered buttons and loops.

I can find no faults or flaws, the dress & jacket are in Excellent condition.  Unfortunately the images showing the jacket did not turn out and will be taken again and added to this page later.

Ref :  V / 193               Price :  US $34.99          FREE shipping