vibrant vintage c.1940 tropical flower print on black ground jersey rayon skirt Paris Gathered yoke and cuffed sleeves

Gathered yoke and cuffed sleeves

I believe the cabochons are probably Gablonz or at least European in the Egyptian revival style - a stylised ‘hieroglyphic’ design

in case you want to use it as a strap

Underarms are fine

The dress comes with original matching belt

vibrant vintage c.1940 tropical flower print on black ground jersey rayon skirt Paris Gathered yoke and cuffed sleevesI think this has been made from a longer late 30s skirt and altered into the 40s? possibly shortened from longer garment hem does have old hand finished bias tape, so properly done if so. Waist looks original. Bold printed slinky cold rayon jersey, in what looks like tropical flowers. Panelled knee length skirt, with side hidden button placket to fasten all original buttons intact. Narrow waist band. Measures: Waist 26 max Hips 34 but a little stretch