1940s Green & Chocolate Music Print Novelty Swing Dress designer-la-mendola It has its original ling

It has its original ling scarf that you can flip around the neck

For me the perfect touch is that huge button that sits in typical flapper style to one side

It is strapless and insanely short and the fabric is gathered along each side to create a soft ruched feel

The bodice is cut with a nice plunge silhouette and the sleeves are simple and long

An unusual strap would expose each shoulder but still give the illusion of a a "sleeve"

1940s Green & Chocolate Music Print Novelty Swing Dress designer-la-mendola It has its original lingThis little silky rayon swing dress from the 1940s has a vivid and unusual print that covers it head to toe. It is one of those great novelty prints of the era and this one is musical with little dancing figures and instruments among party favors that swirl over the entire surface of the dress. I love the grass green against the brown backdrop its an unusual color combo too. The cut is simple and flattering with those great forties details collectors