Very Pretty Late 1930s Early 1940s Unlabeled Bias Cut Floral Print Silky Rayon Slip Dress designer-teal-traina The ribbon work defines the

The ribbon work defines the neckline

The sleeves are cut slightly wider at the top and narrow down a touch as they near the cuffs

Each sleeve is cut wide and flares out as it nears the end with the print giving it extra contrast

This version is made of a purple silk and has most of the same lines as its inspiration - it is a strapless and floor-length with the neckline cut straight across and folds running down each side of the bodice

Each pant leg is cut to be extra wide and full so that if you are standing still it appears that you are wearing a skirt

Very Pretty Late 1930s Early 1940s Unlabeled Bias Cut Floral Print Silky Rayon Slip Dress designer-teal-traina The ribbon work defines theThis is a lovely dress and the kind of piece that you only ever find with vintage. It is from the late thirties, maybe early forties and it is in wonderful condition. The dress is made from a bias cut silky rayon and it is gorgeous. It is so hard to find dresses from this time period in great condition anymore and this one is lovely. The fabric is very light and since it is cut on the bias it will move and drape to curve around your body when you slip