Vintage 1940s dress // black rayon crepe + satin 30s hotsell - 40s cusp dress // puff shoulders + shirred drape + crystal pleats

vintage 1930s - 40s cusp dress in black rayon crepe -- a tip top style that can either be a day dress or cocktail attire.


➡ shiny crystal pleated satin ruffles sweep up the bust + shoulders
➡ puff shoulders + whisker darted elbows
➡ wide bands of shirring above the bust
➡ belt loops at each side of waist, meant to be nipped in
➡ A line skirt, with gored panels across the front
➡ self-fabric buttons behind the neck
➡ no closures, slips on over your head


label: none present, remnant of tag at neck
material: rayon crepe, rayon satin


garment is shown pinned on my 34"/25"/36" form, for reference. gonna look so much better on the right size! this is best for a 40" bust / 32" waist (with belt)

bust: best for 40" + a bit of drape
waist: 34"
hips: 43"
length: 42"
shoulder to waist: 15.5"
shoulder 14" seam to seam (intended to fit 16")
sleeve length: 16"


condition: freshly dry cleaned, ready to wear! there's a small hole on back of bodice, which would be hidden with a black slip + a few specks of white foxing on the front off one sleeve. both super minor -- see hotsell pics! nothing else to note.