Late 1930s black bias cut crepe evening or dinner dress with cerise cyclamen corsage wrapover so fairly flexible waist size

so fairly flexible waist size if bust fits

and finished internally with a tonal satin binding which is also found at the hem

mock surplice bodice gathered onto smocked waistband

from which the tie pulls through the side seam for a secure fit - and makes it more dress-like than jacket

Circumference approx 21”

Late 1930s black bias cut crepe evening or dinner dress with cerise cyclamen corsage wrapover so fairly flexible waist sizeAn elegant dress in black crepe, with draped bodice onto inverted V shaped seaming at high waist, with draped bias cut skirt section beneath. Beautiful fabric corsage to right shoulder bodice, with cerise clusters of cyclamen and greenery gives added interest. Typical of the period, it features padded shoulders, with fine cartridge pleating details to sleeve head and centre hem. Puffed sleeves end in a band at the upper arm. Slight fishtail to back