Rare 1940s Jersey Nettie Rosenstein designer-emanuel-ungaro You could also cinch in

You could also cinch in the waist for more shape

The dress is fully lined in a black silky rayon and closes with a back painted metal zipper

The colors are pure happy citrus hues - a mix of tangerine highlighted with vivid lemon

This one has a little softer shoulders and the skirt is a more classic column and the overall cut softer and more loose

A stunning floral print is worked into the knit on the bottom and also screened into the chiffon top

Rare 1940s Jersey Nettie Rosenstein designer-emanuel-ungaro You could also cinch inWhen I saw this gown my breathe literally caught in my throat. After the recent excitement about the Madame Gres pieces exhibited this summer and the strong 40s trend happening to have a gown come in that is so exquisitely perfect and representative of that wonderful draping done in the plate 30 and early 40s was just too perfect timing! This piece is seriously extraordinary and I hope that girl that decides to make it hers truly will love and cherish