1940s White and Purple Rayon Floral Print Shirtwaister Dress black-silk-dress Lined in a quality acetate

Lined in a quality acetate with the Gianni Versace couture label

1 cm)Length - 42 in

It is worth acknowledging that the dress is a deceptively slim cut over the hip area

The crepe skirt flows down from the high point of the waist in a classic empire cut - a very typical silhouette for the era

The waistline is slightly dropped and so the band sits just above the hips and the skirt has a few soft pleats on each hip where it greets the top

1940s White and Purple Rayon Floral Print Shirtwaister Dress black-silk-dress Lined in a quality acetateThis unusual rayon crepe shirt dress dates to the 1940s. The purple and black print looks like tangled vines or electric static popping out on the rayon cloth against a bright white background. Tailored to a simple short sleeve, open collar shape, the flippy, lightweight skirt falls with soft pleating to the knee. The buttons running down the front add interesting detail, each crafted from pink purple sheer plastic and finished with a rhinestone in