Rare 1940s Nettie Rosenstein Silk Dress designer-yves-saint-laurent never mind piecing it together

never mind piecing it together into the fabulous gown and coat that you see here - it is mind boggling

The top is fitted and lean and the skirt flows to the floor with the volume created by the opening of flat pleats that circle the waist

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The cut is astounding - it somehow manages to take all those yards and yards of fabric and still transform them into something sexy as soon as the dress actually goes onto a real body

There is the tiniest bit of discoloration to the white here and there and a couple of small spots on the silk (effectively covered by the tie belt once on) but nothing that overly detracts - these are all apparent when lying flat and inspecting but when on the pattern keeps you from seeing these small defects

Rare 1940s Nettie Rosenstein Silk Dress designer-yves-saint-laurent never mind piecing it togetherVery rare and early 1940s Nettie Rosenstein day dress that is just as gorgeous as can be! Constructed form a light silky rayon is is also very sexy and of pin up worthy status with its elastic neckline that will allow the wearer to wear it as high up or off the shoulders as you wish! I love the little puff cap sleeves and the nipped in waist. The skirt flows long and lean. It has a very unusual double side zipper set above and below the waistline and