A rare 1940s dress by designer Adele Simpson—this dress carries her first label as a designer.

ERA: 1940s
LABEL: Adele Simpson
MATERIAL: no material tag—feels like taffeta
SIZE: fits like XS

MEASUREMENTS:
Length: 59.5"
Shoulder to waist seam: 16.5"
Bust: 34"
Waist: 24"
Hips: free
(Note: measured lying flat and doubled, where necessary)

DETAILS: 

• olive green and yellow metallic taffeta

• sleeveless

• sweetheart neckline

• fitted bodice

• full skirt

• pleating at hips attaches with snaps and hook and eye

• left-side metal Talon zipper and hook and eye

• lined bodice, unlined skirt 

CARE: Professionally dry clean by someone familiar with vintage garments

CONDITION: Excellent