1940s Emma's Eminent Evening Dress Set | Vintage 40s Black and Red Rayon Taffeta Color Block Gown & Puff Sleeves Bolero Dated 1943! | Small

We love pieces with known history and this 1943 is an elegant beauty with a story to tell! The dress is black rayon taffeta with a gathered bust, diamond quilted waist section cinching with waist ties, and sweeping skirt. Bright scarlet makes accents on the straps and as insets in the skirt. Metal "Talon" zipper on the side. The matching bolero is fully quilted and has structured puff sleeves and a bow fastening at the neck. The set was owned by a woman named Emma and she wore it in her senior year of 1943. She lovingly left a note about her mother adding the red to the store bought black dress. Clearly a girl who wanted to standout! This dress is in great vintage condition, some very small splotches on the red part of the left strap but no holes or odors to note.

Measurements taken flat and doubled where appropriate:

Dress
Bust: 36”
Shoulder to Waist: 16.75”
Waist: 28” uncinched
Hips: 66”
Overall Length: 54.5”

Jacket
Bust: Open
Shoulder: 13”
Sleeve: 9.5"
Overall Length: 12”

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