1940s Unlabeled Purple Floral Print Stretch Rayon Jersey Ivory Dress designer-bonwit-teller front and hem

front and hem

The more room you need through the body the more he length will shorten up as the fabric raises on the bias

floating panels and bias cut dresses

There are actually two layers to the skirt

The skirt is a masterpiece of pleat and flat work done to give interest but without adding excessive volume

1940s Unlabeled Purple Floral Print Stretch Rayon Jersey Ivory Dress designer-bonwit-teller front and hemThis dress is not perfect but is just too pretty and still has too much life left in it not to have someone love it. It is made from an early rayon jersey that has a touch of stretch to it so is very easy to wear. The design on it is very pretty. A beautiful floral design is done in a purple print that is set on an off white, ivory backdrop. It is an unusual color to have used for this time period and it is quite amazing that the color is still strong