C. Late 1930s / 1940s patriotic red white and blue candy stripe faille dress with early plastic zipper maxi dress underarm to cuff 17”

underarm to cuff 17”

It’s not exactly ‘one size’ but that style

Kick pleats have been created at either side of the hem to give a more streamlined 30s look

and at the very front

C. Late 1930s / 1940s patriotic red white and blue candy stripe faille dress with early plastic zipper maxi dress underarm to cuff 17”I am not sure if its been homemade or not, but this dress has some lovely details flutter effect over heavily puffed and cuffed sleeves, and an interesting early plastic side zip with original pull. the skirt has inverted pleats which create a large central panel to the front. Im pretty sure its *not* been altered from a longer dress.. but not absolutely certain. Bound neckline, possibly worn with a detachable collar? I can imagine it with a middy or