1940s Spectacular Beaded Silk Crepe Swing Dress designer-zandra-rhodes The colors are so pretty

The colors are so pretty on person - if you like the photos you will love it in person

At first glance you think that the dress is only embroidered but that stunning patter is actually created by a combination of embroidery work mixed with white sequins that are used to create those beautiful medallions

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1940s Spectacular Beaded Silk Crepe Swing Dress designer-zandra-rhodes The colors are so prettyWhat a glorious 1940s swing dress! These are getting harder and harder to find and to find a jewel like this one is just wonderful! The base fabric is a black silk crepe that drapes wonderfully when on. It has that touch of thirties influence still with a slightly wider cut through the bodice and looser drape and pleating which makes it very flattering. The skirt is long and lean with a bit of volume as it nears the hem for that perfect swing cut. On