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An early 1940s style viscose crepe dress with original vintage sequin leaf motif appliqués

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Here I present a lovely early 1940s style viscose crepe v- neck dress with original 1940s leaf motif appliqués. It features a very popular cut in the dresses of the era with a gathered bodice down in the middle with a square shaped panel. The skirt is cut on the bias with two panels and a centre seam both front and back.The long puffed and padded sleeves are gathered at the wrist. The gathering effect also features down in the middle of the bodice near the waist centre. The belt has an original vintage belt buckle. Fastens with a zipper by the side seam.

Early 1940s style colour blocking dress

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Here’s an interesting example of colour blocking in this striking early 1940s style viscose crepe dress. Colour blocking in wartime clothing was a sign of resourcefulness and practicality and usually in more muted tones, but still creating an interesting contrast. The silhouette in this dress is the classic and very favoured of the era, the snug side zipped shirred bodice with a flattering deep V-neck and hand embroidered pearl midriff yoke, front and back yokes and long pleated skirt, with long padded puffed bishop sleeves and cuffs adorned with pearl embroidery. It also features sweet pockets in the skirt.