1940s Dramatic Silk Crepe Swing Dress designer-sonia-rykiel Fully lined in a matching

Fully lined in a matching tissue silk

Clustered tightly together to form one single swath of bead work that extends all the way around and behind the neck and down to the deep plunging front

This is a stunning example of her work

I styled it over a light crinoline (not included) but it does have volume even without as it has a light tulle underskirt built in

There is a slip pocket on one side

1940s Dramatic Silk Crepe Swing Dress designer-sonia-rykiel Fully lined in a matchingFantastic and dramatic forties swing dress with a strong shoulder detail! The dress is made of silk moss crepe so has a wonderful drape and hang to it. It is seamed to perfection I love the angled and curves seams that flare out just under the waist in particular! The skirt is long and lean and has a hem made of sharp knife pleats it adds a kicky bit of movement to the dress! The shoulders are cut round and padded underneath a la Joan Crawford. The