Black Swag Waist Dress

Simple but elegant 40s dress with lovely details.

Dress has a crew neck, with long sleeves. Each sleeve is embellished with ruching and gathers.

Semi-fitted bust and bodice, with a fitted true waist.

Dress also has an additional drop waist accent. A single swag of taffeta wraps around and the hips with an open bow at the left hip.

Pencil skirt in a midi length.

Dress is unlined. Dress has both a center back metal zipper and a side metal zip closure.

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ERA / 1940s

LABEL / No vendor tag

COLOR / Black

MATERIAL / Rayon with taffeta swag fabric at waist/ hip

CONDITION / Good, ruching at the left side sleeve had begun to come out. This has been re-stitched by hand to the best of our ability. Slight fading at shoulders and back of sleeve.

SIZE / Approximate size Medium, see measurements below

FIT / Relaxed fit through bust, fitted drop waist.

MEASUREMENTS / Chest - 38” / Waist - 30” / Hips - 40” / Length - 46” / Sleeve - 21" / Shoulder - 16"