Wonderful 1940s Deep Blue Silk Top w Button Back, Front White Insets & Open Cut Work designer-john-galliano I have only ever seen

I have only ever seen one other of these

It is strapless with fine edged silk organza ribbon folded and hand placed to create soft florets in pale pinks

Each sleeve is cut wide and flares out as it nears the end with the print giving it extra contrast

This is the long version sold in the shops that year and it is a simple and easy to wear dress that has lots of impact with that amazing print

Waist: 15-17" flat across the back from side to side

Wonderful 1940s Deep Blue Silk Top w Button Back, Front White Insets & Open Cut Work designer-john-galliano I have only ever seenThis is a wonderful 1940s top that has a subtle little play in its design. It is made out of a deep blue silk that is the weight of a heavier silk scarf. The cut is loose and easy with no true shoulder seams. It simple drapes over you and then is brought in a bit at the waist for shaping. Onto the front are a stacked row of white insets. There are two of these on either side of the bodice. These angle down across the top of the bust and extend all the