Form fitting cocktail dress in black crepe features diagonal bands of lace across bodice and hips.

Short sleeves cut as one with bodice

Closes with side zipper

Hem may be slightly asymmetrical—I didn’t want to pull on the dress and possibly compromise the lace by trying to straighten it.

Era: 1940s

Label: None

Fabric: Crepe

Lining: Partial, behind lace

Colors: Black, cream

Closure: Zip

Pockets: None

Measurements, laid flat (in inches)

Across shoulders approx. 14

Across underarms  15.5, possibly to 16 because the fabric has stretch

Across waist 12.5

Across hips 17

Total length 43

Marked Size: None

Condition: Several breaks to lace, as shown—at least 5 at top front lace band, but I don’t see any in the other bands.