Exceptional Original Late 1930s / Early 1940s Orange Studded Cocktail Dress With Keyhole Detail Dress Shields:With Dress Shields A contrasting rounded cotton pique

A contrasting rounded cotton pique collar leads to a single line of six buttons which fasten the jacket and beat turn up cuffs finish off the short sleeves

The dress is in fair condition with a number of small holes to the chiffon as well as some breaks in the lace as pictured

Underneath

The back of the jacket features double vents which have been adorned with the same fabric covered buttons at the top of the vent opening and give a bustle effect to the back of the jacket

Exceptional Original Late 1930s / Early 1940s Orange Studded Cocktail Dress With Keyhole Detail Dress Shields:With Dress Shields A contrasting rounded cotton piqueThis incredible dress was made in the late 1930s from vibrant orange crepe. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with a beautifully fitted waist that is cinched in with an original fabric belt. The stunning double sided draping at the hip adds a real statement detail and gives wonderful shape and elongation to the wearers body. The unusual keyhole neckline gives a visual bow effect and a discreet peak of the wearers dcolletage.