1940s Blue Striped Collar Day Dress designer-ossie-clark The start detail n this

The start detail n this dress is of course that row of huge buttons - all decorative but with the illusion that it buttons into place

The skirt has soft pleats just under the waist band for a touch of fullness and to emphasize the slightly rounded shape and then it narrows in at the knee

They are all glass to so the gown has a good solid weight to it

What a gorgeous silk chiffon print dress from Hanae Mori

Fully lined in a light weight white cotton and closes with a back painted metal zipper

1940s Blue Striped Collar Day Dress designer-ossie-clark The start detail n thisI love forties dresses and this one is amazing! The color alone is just outstanding this would have been hand dyed to get it to this color and for it to have survived all this time with no fading is amazing! The color was very hard to capture but the close up of the label is the best example. The fabric is cut mostly on the bias and I love the way the top portion buttons and the contrasting striping. The waist nips in and pretty pleats sit at each