This truly breathtaking 1940's black crepe silk evening gown and matching jacket, embellished with a trailing floral pattern of a multitude of different black glass beads, is the perfect show stopper for your vintage collection. 

The cross over V shaped neckline of the gown, boasts seams along the front of each yoke, from which small pleats drape across the décolletage and bust-line. The cross over design, draws in along the neckline with a concealed hook and eye and joins the side seam, accenting the asymmetrical beaded floral design which runs along the right hand side of the bodice and joins the decorated cinched in waistline. The simple shoulder line, is accented by internally sewn shoulder pads, which set off the full length sleeves, edged with concealed zip fastenings along each internal side of the cuffs.  The beadwork along the waistline, continues along the front of the dress in a peplum design, accenting the hipline whilst setting off the dramatic drape of the skirt-line.

The matching jacket, sits perfectly above the gown and boasts a V shaped neckline, which draws in along the hemline with three concealed hook and eyes. The elegant shoulder line, is accented by internally sewn shoulder pads, completing the silhouette of the set in an iconic design. The full length inset sleeves frame the fitted cut, which is embellished with floral glass beadwork along either side of the front of the jacket and hemline. Finished with a Tiffany blue silk lining. The dress is not lined. 

Label: None

Measurements Of The Dress

Armpit to Armpit: up to 36 inches

Shoulder to Hem: 58 inches

Waist: up to 28 inches

Hips: up to 38 inches

Shoulder to End of Sleeve: 25 inches

Shoulder to Shoulder: 15 inches

Shoulder to Waist: 17 inches

Fastenings: a 9.5 inch metal zip along the side seam with a concealed hook and loop along the décolletage.

Measurements of the Jacket

Shoulder to Shoulder: 16 inches

Bust: 38 inches

Shoulder to End of Sleeve: 24.5 inches

Shoulder to Hem: 18 inches

Waist: 28 inches

Fastenings: Three hook and eyes along the front of the waistline of the jacket 

Size: UK 10 US 6 

Condition: This gown and jacket ensemble is in perfect vintage condition, with a few very small pin holes and pin sized small age marks to the lining of the jacket.These very minor imperfections are not apparent when the dress is being worn and only noticeable upon close inspection.  Please refer to the photographs, as they form part of the condition report. 

Washing instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned

Fabric: Crepe silk, glass beads, silk lining 

Vintage garments have been previously worn and lovingly cared for, they may however have a blemish or two. Here at Willow Hilson, we try our very best to note all the details of each garment, although we may sometimes overlook things, which we do apologise for. Please do not expect perfection, unless stated so.

Please make sure you check all the measurements of the garment before purchasing. Vintage garment sizes are not the same as those of today. To ensure the best fit, we suggest you measure your favourite similar style garment and compare it to the measurements we have listed.