1980s does 1940s Joan Leslie Novelty Print Peplum dress 1940s-silk Cut in a beautifully iridescent

Cut in a beautifully iridescent teal blue silk feel fabric

intricately detailed embellishment

it is well preserved but has some very faint age-related foxing which did not render on our studio photos

A ruched belt cinches the dress under the bust

It is in excellent vintage condition and a good fit for sizes up to UK 12 or US 8

1980s does 1940s Joan Leslie Novelty Print Peplum dress 1940s-silk Cut in a beautifully iridescentThis playful daytime dress was designed by occasion wear designer Joan Leslie in the 1980s. It offers a highly wearable take on the 1940s novelty print. Set against a cream background, the dress is printed with hand drawn designs showing dressing table accoutrements, elegant female silhouettes and bold hat and shoe designs, all rendered in vibrant jewel tones. The dress is tailored to a shirt waister silhouette with a nipped in waist. It has short