1940s asymmetric vintage red crepe dress with fringe and sequins - early plastic zipper vintage gloves but exterior velvet all good

but exterior velvet all good

Hips 44" (flared)

I think this probably dates from the 1960s Judging by the more fitted cut and front closures

in case you want to use it as a strap

There is an old repair to a rubbed spot

1940s asymmetric vintage red crepe dress with fringe and sequins - early plastic zipper vintage gloves but exterior velvet all goodA really stylish dress, I purchased this (the first time around) from the daughter of the original owner. From memory her mum had married an American GI just after the war, and I purchased a number of very fashionable garments from her, all circa 1940s and very high fashion. This I found particularly interesting due to the very early (chunky!) plastic talon side zipper and of course the asymmetric styling and fringe.. The fringe and original belt are