This truly enchanting 1940's black crepe silk dress, embellished with pink sequins and green and yellow glass beads in a trailing and scattered rose design, is the perfect show stopper for your vintage collection.

The rounded neckline of the dress, is framed by a double layered cream tulle illusion panel which runs from the shoulder lines and contours the neckline and décolletage. The cream tulle is in turn embellished with a pattern of scattered rose buds and trailing roses in sequins and beads. The elegant shoulder line is set off by internally sewn shoulder pads along each shoulder seam. The short length inset sleeves feature delicate rounded slits along each external side. The fitted bodice features a central seam, which draws the eye to the fitted waistline, which is in turn accented by a matching crepe silk belt, which can be worn tied to the front or along the back of the dress. Finished with a simple panelled cut skirt-line and button and loop fastenings along the nape, every detail of this dress showcases the craftsmanship and design of the era.  

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Measurements Of The Dress

Armpit to Armpit: up to 34 inches

Shoulder to Hem: 40.5 inches

Waist: up to 28 inches

Hips: up to 36 inches

Shoulder to Shoulder : 14.5 inches 

Shoulder to Waist: 16 inches

Shoulder to End of Sleeve: 10 inches

Size: UK 8-10 US 4-6

Condition: This dress is in near perfect vintage condition. A very small pin hole to the tulle along the front right hand side of the neckline. Very gentle discolouration along the pipped tulle edge contouring the neckline. Gentle wear to the edges of the button and loop fastenings, with minor thread lifting. Gentle wear to the internal layer of tulle along the illusion neckline ( this is in no way apparent externally). These minor details are not  apparent when the dress is being worn and only apparent upon inspection. Please refer to the photographs, as they form part of the condition report. 

Fastenings: This dress fastens along the nape with a 10 button and loops and along the side of the waistline with a concealed 9 inch metal zip.

Washing instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned

Fabric: Crepe silk, glass beads, tulle, sequins 

Vintage garments have been previously worn and lovingly cared for, they may however have a blemish or two. Here at Willow Hilson, we try our very best to note all the details of each garment, although we may sometimes overlook things, which we do apologise for. Please do not expect perfection, unless stated so.

Please make sure you check all the measurements of the garment before purchasing. Vintage garment sizes are not the same as those of today. To ensure the best fit, we suggest you measure your favourite similar style garment and compare it to the measurements we have listed.