1940s Unlabeled Purple Floral Print Stretch Rayon Jersey Ivory Dress designer-bonwit-teller The exterior of the dress

The exterior of the dress is fashioned out of black silk netting that has a slightly raised brilliant blue felt applique fused to it

I love the pocket detailing on the hip

front and hem

I love the extra bit of vertical seaming that has been done of the collar border

The more room you need through the body the more he length will shorten up as the fabric raises on the bias

1940s Unlabeled Purple Floral Print Stretch Rayon Jersey Ivory Dress designer-bonwit-teller The exterior of the dressThis dress is not perfect but is just too pretty and still has too much life left in it not to have someone love it. It is made from an early rayon jersey that has a touch of stretch to it so is very easy to wear. The design on it is very pretty. A beautiful floral design is done in a purple print that is set on an off white, ivory backdrop. It is an unusual color to have used for this time period and it is quite amazing that the color is still strong