1940s Shale Dress Bridal Fabric: cotton or cotton blend

Fabric: cotton or cotton blend velvet

Fit and  flare silhouette and lightly puffed sleeves

Outer sole length: ~9

the bias cut coupled with the way this segment it sewn allows for that portion of the skirt to layer and ruffle

and a small one just above the waist band (see images)

1940s Shale Dress Bridal Fabric: cotton or cotton blendVintage 1940s rayon gaberdine classic little black dress with fabric covered buttons lining the bodice and pockets. Full, flowy skirt, dolman sleeves and classic late 30s to early 40s silhouette. Details Era: late 1930s early 1940sLabel: R&K OriginalFabric: rayon gaberdineColor*: blackClosure: metal zipper up the back with hook and eye Measurements Bust: 38" (dolman sleeve)Waist: 28"Hip: 44"Shoulders: 15"Bodice length: 17"Sleeve length: 22"Length: "