Vintage 1940's Violet Blue Crepe Silk Dress Beaded 1940's Dress Silk Beautiful 1940s Vintage Royal Blue Silk Velvet Dress w Lace and Romantic 1940's Daffodil Yellow Silk Novelty Print Dress Medium 1940s Parachute Silk Dress Embroidered With Bird and Flowers. This dress is wonderful and very unusual for the time period. It is made from an amazing printed silk twill that has a very rich feel to it. It had to have been stored properly for all these years because the color is still crisp and true. The design of the dress itself is stunning. The silk fabric has an amazing print that is kind of a stylized combination of a crocodile and alligator print. The color is a beautiful, rich blue and this print covers the entirety of the dress. The cut is fitted and chic with a sweetheart neckline and capped shoulders. The waist nips in and the skirt is cut in a long lean line from the fitted hip area. I love the pockets that are set angled off each hip. This emphasizes the feminine curves of the dress perfectly. Each of those pockets and the neckline as edges with beads and faux pearls and there is a scattering of both over the front bodice as well. Excellent condition. Unlined and closes with a side set metal zipper. Some of the pearls have lost their exterior coating over the years and there is the very smallest appearance of fading to a slight more purple tone to the blue around the opening of the arms but given the age I still rate this as excellent. Really a gorgeous and unusual dress Shoulders: no defined seams Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam Hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam Bodice: 15" from top of shoulder to waist Skirt: 30" from waist to hem Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED LRG Item# D583 This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.