Vintage 1940s Dress Multicoloured Floral Print Black Silk Double Zip UK S 1930s Suit In good condition overall -

In good condition overall - there is subtle faint discolouration to the underarms - a repair to the skirt front 2 1/2 up from the hem & toward to right side seam & 2 pin holes directly above it (see last photo) - a small frayed hole to the edge of the back hem near the right side seam -  a pin hole to the skirt back below the peplum

Length nape to waist seam: 14 3/4" (37

& there are hem weights at the sides

& the front fastens with 5 marbled green early plastic buttons

stain on the front left hip (see close up) - some other small faint marks to the skirt which are quite well hidden by the fullness & folds

Vintage 1940s Dress Multicoloured Floral Print Black Silk Double Zip UK S 1930s Suit In good condition overall -A really super vintage 1940s dress, exquisitely made by (or from) 'Cresta Silks' from silk fabric with a bold multicoloured floral print on a black background. The bodice has a v shaped neckline, gathering at the shoulders & under the bust, short puff sleeves with gathered heads & elasticated cuffs, & deep midriff section made up of narrow strips with applied self ribbons decoratively tied at the front; the skirt is very wide & gathered into the waist