1940s Colorblock Dress by Nelly Don swimsuit There are tucks at the

There are tucks at the waistline but overall the dress has a fairly straight cut typical of that era

fabric has no stretch

I've lifted up the strap to reveal the unpainted portion but otherwise it looks as it does  in the second to last photo

One underarm has a very faint watermark but this is difficult to spot

1940s Colorblock Dress by Nelly Don swimsuit There are tucks at the1940s maroon and grey dress in a midweight fabric with slight slub, possibly a rayon linen blend, has nice drape. Bodice buttons down the front with covered buttons and has short sleeves. Skirt is a line and there is a side metal zipper. Bra securing straps are inside the shoulders along with small net sleeve headers. Nelly Don label. Very nice condition. Fabric and seams are excellent but there is some color variation to the maroon on the bodice as