Absolutely stunning 1940’s black rayon dress by renowned American designer Jo Copeland! A beautiful example of 1940’s elegance and expert dressmaking, featuring a structured silhouette with softly padded shoulders, long fitted sleeves with button accents, a pointed collar, and delicate gathering along the bodice. Four gorgeous rhinestone-studded circular buttons with black fabric-covered centers add just the right amount of sparkle down the front! The real showstopper is the incredible tulip-style skirt! Beautifully tailored with overlapping, curved front panels that open to reveal a dramatic inset of finely pressed accordion pleats, creating gorgeous movement and dimension while maintaining a sleek, flattering silhouette. The fitted waist flows effortlessly into the skirt, with the tulip panels gracefully framing the pleated center. Additional details include a metal side zipper, a back neckline zipper with two snap closures, and beautifully finished construction throughout. Crafted from classic black rayon and in like-new vintage condition! A truly exceptional 1940’s designer piece with incredible attention to detail, from the sparkling buttons to the extraordinary pleated skirt. An absolute beauty!
Measurements: Bust 40”, Waist 28”, Hips 44”, Shoulder 18”, Sleeve 24.25”, Waist to Hem 32”, Shoulder to Hem 49”
All sales final: It is our mission to disclose all issues found, but all of our items are vintage - which means most of them have been worn or used and may have minor issues. In the event that we have overlooked an issue, it is not because we misrepresented the item, it is because the issue was not apparent enough to demand our attention. We can only apologize for our oversight and hope you can either repair the issue or resell the item, but we do not accept returns for items we have photographed & listed on our website.
Absolutely stunning 1940’s black rayon dress by renowned American designer Jo Copeland! A beautiful example of 1940’s elegance and expert dressmaking, featuring a structured silhouette with softly padded shoulders, long fitted sleeves with button accents, a pointed collar, and delicate gathering along the bodice. Four gorgeous rhinestone-studded circular buttons with black fabric-covered centers add just the right amount of sparkle down the front! The real showstopper is the incredible tulip-style skirt! Beautifully tailored with overlapping, curved front panels that open to reveal a dramatic inset of finely pressed accordion pleats, creating gorgeous movement and dimension while maintaining a sleek, flattering silhouette. The fitted waist flows effortlessly into the skirt, with the tulip panels gracefully framing the pleated center. Additional details include a metal side zipper, a back neckline zipper with two snap closures, and beautifully finished construction throughout. Crafted from classic black rayon and in like-new vintage condition! A truly exceptional 1940’s designer piece with incredible attention to detail, from the sparkling buttons to the extraordinary pleated skirt. An absolute beauty!
Measurements: Bust 40”, Waist 28”, Hips 44”, Shoulder 18”, Sleeve 24.25”, Waist to Hem 32”, Shoulder to Hem 49”
All sales final: It is our mission to disclose all issues found, but all of our items are vintage - which means most of them have been worn or used and may have minor issues. In the event that we have overlooked an issue, it is not because we misrepresented the item, it is because the issue was not apparent enough to demand our attention. We can only apologize for our oversight and hope you can either repair the issue or resell the item, but we do not accept returns for items we have photographed & listed on our website.
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