1950s Larger Wool Crepe Day Dress designer-lillie-rubin The base of the dress

The base of the dress is made of a stretch jersey cut long and lean with silk chiffon sleeves and a wide silk chiffon sash that you can use it as a belt or a head scarf

Bodice: 11" from top of the bodice to waist seam

Any creases in the leather are from storage and smooth out when on - where the one thumb base shows darker it is just a small natural change in color and part the light- these appear to have never actually been worn

There is perhaps the occasional bead missing but for a piece that is almost 100 years old is it to be considered in outstanding

Note that it does do up at the back but is too small to be able to do this on my mannequin

1950s Larger Wool Crepe Day Dress designer-lillie-rubin The base of the dressThis is one of those fantastic basic little black dresses that never go out of style and that you will pull out to wear over and over. It's a great size with a nice shape that is very flattering. I love that is still has it's original belt so you can cinch it in if needed or adjust for more room. The bodice is simple and sweet with a square neckline and nice seaming details. The skirt flares out reminiscent of a 40s swing piece and I absolutely love