1940s Floral Rayon Wrapped & Belted Day Dress designer-john-galliano Has its original belt

Has its original belt

I believe this was done to add to the fullness of the barrel shape

so it is in perfect

This is the kind of dress that make instant and long lasting fans of the Prada label

It is a remarkable example of the fine hand work and hand painting on fabric being done during this era and is really a treasure

1940s Floral Rayon Wrapped & Belted Day Dress designer-john-galliano Has its original beltA charming little forties silky rayon wrapped day dress that has a pretty floral design hand screened onto the deep burgundy base. It is incredible to think that this little beauty would have originally been intended to be worn only in the house as perhaps a light house coat or hostess dress for the day as it makes for a beautiful little day dress for a modern girl. The shoulders are lightly padded and squared off and the wrapped design allows for a