1940s Haute Couture Purple Satin Chiffon Dress 1980s_party_dress the piped and shaped scoop

the piped and shaped scoop waistline and knife pleat skirt to emphasise the feminine form

The mid calf length skirt is straight at the front

This original 1950s dress has a super feminine silhouette and nicely executed details such as the small

closed pleats run over the navel from the waistline and open up just past the hip at the front of the garment to create movement in the skirt

It is trimmed with silk faille at the collar and waist

1940s Haute Couture Purple Satin Chiffon Dress 1980s_party_dress the piped and shaped scoopOriginal late 1930s or early 1940s purple satin and chiffon gown with matching waist sash. This beautiful unlaballed haute couture dress is of superb quality and construction and is in absolutely incredible vintage condition. The skirt finish is something to behold with individual satin ribbons applied at extremely regular intervals across a silk crepe skirt. The dress has a princess neckline darting at the waist and with superb puff sleeves. The