1940s Unlabeled Black Jersey Draped & Fitted Day or Cocktail Dress designer-stephen-burrows Item# S438

Item# S438

The sleeves are amazing - they flare out to an almost bubble at the cuff and have an elastic around each wrist so that the fabric poufs out above

He shunned overt ornamentation and instead focused on cut and fabric to convey the beauty of each piece

Each sleeve billows delicately above the cuff that is also finished with a pretty ruffle

The trim is a flat embroidered panel done in gold thread with just a hint of silver in the design here and there

1940s Unlabeled Black Jersey Draped & Fitted Day or Cocktail Dress designer-stephen-burrows Item# S438These little black jersey dresses that were made on the late 1940s and early 1950s are wonderful examples of the work being done in these early forms of jersey. The dress is made of a very early silk knit jersey. The fabric is very fluid and drapes very well making it a preferred choice for many dress designers during this time period. The bodice has a detailing on it created by the soft pleats that curve up either side to the neckline. The neckline