C. Late 1930s / 1940s patriotic red white and blue candy stripe faille dress with early plastic zipper maxi dress Kick pleats have been created

Kick pleats have been created at either side of the hem to give a more streamlined 30s look

I have had this hanging in my studio for a while

The name has worn away aside from the very last bit

As mentioned maybe handmade

or a high end version of the 1970s indian print dress

C. Late 1930s / 1940s patriotic red white and blue candy stripe faille dress with early plastic zipper maxi dress Kick pleats have been createdI am not sure if its been homemade or not, but this dress has some lovely details flutter effect over heavily puffed and cuffed sleeves, and an interesting early plastic side zip with original pull. the skirt has inverted pleats which create a large central panel to the front. Im pretty sure its *not* been altered from a longer dress.. but not absolutely certain. Bound neckline, possibly worn with a detachable collar? I can imagine it with a middy or