1940s Dramatic Silk Crepe Swing Dress designer-christian-lacroix Bust: 16" flat across the

Bust: 16" flat across the back from side seam to side seam unstretched

handmade in France

The jacket is a perfect natch and cut straight with a collar and little pockets at the front

I love the gold and velvet buttons and the entire thing is lined in a matching red satin

They are always fully sequined and would have been done by hand

1940s Dramatic Silk Crepe Swing Dress designer-christian-lacroix Bust: 16" flat across theFantastic and dramatic forties swing dress with a strong shoulder detail! The dress is made of silk moss crepe so has a wonderful drape and hang to it. It is seamed to perfection I love the angled and curves seams that flare out just under the waist in particular! The skirt is long and lean and has a hem made of sharp knife pleats it adds a kicky bit of movement to the dress! The shoulders are cut round and padded underneath a la Joan Crawford. The