40s evening dress 40s Illusion Lace & Net Vintage Evening Dress Formal Dance Medium As-I – Mags Rags

40s evening dress 40s Illusion Lace & Net Vintage Evening Dress Formal Dance Medium As-I – Mags Ragshis evening gown with illusion lace bodice is a classic early 40s look! It features a sweetheart neckline and slightly dropwaist bodice that rises to a point in the center front. The neckline, short sleeves, and waist are edged with swirling black machinemade lace. The full skirt is lightly gathered, and the outermost net layer has excellent body. The inner skirt is bias cut below the knees. SIZE: No size label Measurements Inches Cm Bust 36" 91. 5

his evening gown with illusion lace bodice is a classic early 40s look! It features a sweetheart neckline and slightly dropwaist bodice that rises to a point in the center front. The neckline, short sleeves, and waist are edged with swirling black machinemade lace. The full skirt is lightly gathered, and the outermost net layer has excellent body. The inner skirt is bias cut below the knees.

SIZE: No size label  

FABRIC/COLORS: Both layers of skirt, as well as bodice lace and trim are black. The inner bodice is a lightweight acetate-type fabric in light pink, except for beige illusion netting, used inside the sleeves and upper bodice front and back. The outer skirt is done in medium weight netting - fiber burn test suggests an acetate/cotton blend. Under skirt is a medium weight taffeta. 

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CLOSURES: Nine side seam snaps, which are stitched into an overlaying placket to make them less noticeable.

CONDITION: There are smallish underarm water rings, visible from the inside, but not noticeable through the lace - see closeup. A 5" section of skirt hem is a little ragged and unhemmed at the edge - see closeup - subtle unless you are looking directly. Two of the snaps have pulled loose from their placket - both halves are still present, just snapped to the other side, so easily restitched.