"Pearl & Rhinestone Florals" Vintage 1940's Pearl & Rhinestone Floral Soutache Silk Dress UK 8 US 4

"Pearl & Rhinestone Florals" Vintage 1940's Pearl & Rhinestone Floral Soutache Silk Dress UK 8 US 4A beauty to behold. This original 1940's pink silk dress, embellished with trailing silk threaded soutache embroidery depicting blossoming flowers, surrounded by pearlescent beaded details and finished with silver claw set rhinestones along the neckline, is the perfect piece for that special occasion. The rounded neckline of the dress draws in along the centre front with a hook and eye, setting off the rounded keyhole feature. The edges of the

with some tarnishing to the metal bases

one rhinestone has lost its lustre

This original late 1950's dusty coral coloured blouse with a gold lurex thread accent

The fitted bodice of the dress is accented by tailored darts that run along the length of the bodice and set off the fitted waistline

Finished with a bias cut along the length of the skirt line and a V shaped backline

Hips: up to 70 inches

A scattering of age marks along the top panel of the skirt at hip height

the bodice is embellished with intricate floral beadwork

Gentle yellowing to the internal silk collar along the nape

completing this dress in a timeless silhouette

above the waist seam

Very gentle thinning to the edges of the back internal vent