1940s Beaded Black Crepe Dress by Lucéle - S stiletto heels A couple of tiny mends

A couple of tiny mends

Ribbon at the waist is quite short

It's gathered to a yoke across the back

Torn almost all around the edges

Lapel width 13

1940s Beaded Black Crepe Dress by Lucéle - S stiletto heels A couple of tiny mendsA rare piece of Australian fashion history. Wounded black rayon crepe dinner dress has a beaded sunburst beneath the high neckline and a petal shaped feature at the front of the waist which covers the belt fastening. The belt is a stuffed tube of matching fabric. The slightly flared skirt has an inverted pleat at the side front and centre back. The dress is knee length, or slightly longer. Closes with a metal zip in the side and a second short zip at