"Velvet Trims" Vintage 1940's Red Crepe & Black Velvet Trim Dress UK 8-10 US 4-6

"Velvet Trims" Vintage 1940's Red Crepe & Black Velvet Trim Dress UK 8-10 US 4-6Made in the most sumptuous shade of tomato red crepe silk, edged with silk velvet trims, this original 1940's dress is just the piece for your vintage collection. The V shaped neckline is framed by a cross over bodice, which radiates from along the right hand side shoulder beneath a rounded panel, edged with pleated crepe silk, which is in turn finished with a black velvet trim that undulates along the pleated edge. The radiating pleats fall from

Shoulder to Hem: 39

in shades of yellow

These constructional changes have been doing to restore the dress as the original sleeves were split and damaged

with general tarnishing to the silver toned metal

Clasp: hook

This eye-catching 1950's choker

These are not apparent as they are to the internal lining

velvet appliqués

This beautiful statement brooch

Fabric: Bouclé Wool

On a base of black silk chiffon and embellished with glass beads

which is in turn embellished with trailing glass silver lined bugle beads