1940s Spectacular Beaded Silk Crepe Swing Dress designer-zandra-rhodes Its a classic black and

Its a classic black and white boucle and I love how the weave has been worked so that the white bits form little "Xs"

The colors are so pretty on person - if you like the photos you will love it in person

The dress itself is typical flapper - a simple scooped bodice

The top buttons to close with hidden set buttons and gold ones at each cuff

A spectacular 1950s hand painted Mexican circle skirt

1940s Spectacular Beaded Silk Crepe Swing Dress designer-zandra-rhodes Its a classic black andWhat a glorious 1940s swing dress! These are getting harder and harder to find and to find a jewel like this one is just wonderful! The base fabric is a black silk crepe that drapes wonderfully when on. It has that touch of thirties influence still with a slightly wider cut through the bodice and looser drape and pleating which makes it very flattering. The skirt is long and lean with a bit of volume as it nears the hem for that perfect swing cut. On