1940s Blue Striped Collar Day Dress designer-ossie-clark It has enough weight to

It has enough weight to it to take advantage of its slightly sculptural qualities while still remaining light weight when on

Fully lined in a light weight white cotton and closes with a back painted metal zipper

more draped version of the Pucci look

The start detail n this dress is of course that row of huge buttons - all decorative but with the illusion that it buttons into place

The original belt can cinch the waist in further

1940s Blue Striped Collar Day Dress designer-ossie-clark It has enough weight toI love forties dresses and this one is amazing! The color alone is just outstanding this would have been hand dyed to get it to this color and for it to have survived all this time with no fading is amazing! The color was very hard to capture but the close up of the label is the best example. The fabric is cut mostly on the bias and I love the way the top portion buttons and the contrasting striping. The waist nips in and pretty pleats sit at each