1940s Beaded Soutache Purple Rayon Dress | medium dark green

1940s Beaded Soutache Purple Rayon Dress | medium dark greenD E T A I L S 1940s dress fit + flare shape deep royal purple rayon faille v neckline adorned with glass seed beads + soutache embroidery three quarter sleeves fitted waist, thin belt loops a line skirt with two pleats in front nylon side zipper (likely a more recent replacement) unlined label: size tag presentM E A S U R E M E N T Sfits like a: mediumshoulders: undefined (seam atop shoulder measures 13" but the shoulders are intended to be wider than

One small tear on right back side of bodice just above the waist

• slight a-line shape

• label: Levi's (orange tab)

but it is very subtle and not super noticeable

two metal snap closures at waist• unlined• label: Hazel Greer OriginalM E A S U R E M E N T Sfits like a: x-largeshoulders: 18

this may be intentional in the design or have faded from where the dress was stored/worn

One small spot on right sleeve

D E T A I L S• 1980s/1990s sandals • muted metallic gold leather• criss-cross vamp• peep toes• adjustable buckled ankle strap with hidden elastic strip on outstep for ease of movement• hard density foam wedge soles• label: Joan & David tooA NOTE ON FIT: I wear a true size 10 with normal width feet

width of cups: 10

have been taken to the cobbler's for a color touch-up

skirt is unlined + on the sheer side

A NOTE ON FIT: The hidden snap + hook/eye at the waist can be moved over to accommodate up to a 28" waist