A classy silver satin brocade chinoiserie influence dinner dress from our collection of 1940s original vintage clothing.  A 1940s 3/4 length wiggle dress is a beautiful silver satin brocade fabric.  This classic dinner dress has a rounded neckline with a small slit center front, a loose fitted bodice, short sleeves, a left side metal zipper, folded waist detail that gives the illusion of a diagonal cummerbund and a wide matching belt with a waist fall that can be worn left or right. The back of the dress is plain.  The brocade is lovely with floral elements and leaves that look somewhat like lotus blossoms.  The dress is well made but has no labels.  The approximate measurements of the dress are as follows:

• bust (pit to pit)  40"
• waist  30"
  
• hips 36"
  
• shoulder to hem 48"
• shoulder to shoulder back 14 1/2"
• sleeve length 2"

These measurements are approximately equivalent to a US size 8 with roomy bust.  The fabric does not have any stretch.  This well made dress has an iconic 1940s wiggle dress design - so classy in the silver brocade fabric and 3/4 length.  The fabric appears to be rayon or a rayon silk blend.  There are no major condition issues with the dress, but this is a vintage garment that is at least 75 years old, and there may be some minor signs of age related wear.  There are no underarm issues.  I noticed a small rust coloured spot on the back of the skirt - this may come out with dry cleaning (shown).  The dress is clean and ready to wear.  Beautifully matched with a wide platter hat and pearls as shown (not included), and wouldn't it look great with black gloves (not included).  Part of the Antiquarius collection of 1940s original garments.  This is NOT a reproduction or a cheap imitation, this is an incredible, original 1940s iconic silver brocade dinner dress with chinoiserie influence, only from Antiquarius Antiques.  Scroll down to see more pictures of the dress which form part of the description.

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