1940s Violet Blue Dress with Stones 1940_shoes 1950s cotton dress in a

1950s cotton dress in a floral print of metallic gold on a red ground

Waist: 22" unstretched to about 26" max                                                                                               Hip: Free

1950s cotton swirl print sundress by Cole of California

16" to edges of pads

1940s Violet Blue Dress with Stones 1940_shoes 1950s cotton dress in a1940s violet blue rayon crepe dress. Hard to capture the true color but it's definitely blue, not purple although there is a purplish undertone to the fabric. Bodice is fitted with long sleeves, small collar and a dropped waist. There is horizontal trimming with small clear stones. Skirt is gathered into the dropped waist seam. Shoulders have small pads the dress closes with a side metal zipper and cinches at the waist with a self belt. Structurally