Exceptional 1940s Original Vintage Chartreuse Green Rayon Draped Cocktail Evening Dress ZG using shapely curved seams to

using shapely curved seams to accentuate the wearer’s silhouette

This stunning piano shawl was made from a lilac rayon in the 1950s

there is some discolouration to the lining and the inside of the collar that is not visible when worn

A small peplum extends from the waist to the hip and both the top of the bodice and the peplum are decorated with fabric covered buttons arranged in the shape of a bunch of grapes

This V notch detail is mirrored on the functional waist pockets

Exceptional 1940s Original Vintage Chartreuse Green Rayon Draped Cocktail Evening Dress ZG using shapely curved seams toThis incredible cocktail dress was made in the late 1940s from chartreuse green rayon. The bodice was styled to be simple and elegant with a high neckline and mandarin collar. Pleated shoulder overhangs draw attention to the wearers shoulder line and give structure to the dolman sleeves. This simple bodice allows the eye to fully focus on the exquisite structurally draped hips and bustle back, which give fantastic shape and movement to the dress. This