1940s Spectacular Beaded Silk Crepe Swing Dress designer-zandra-rhodes At first glance you think

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

A fine and rare vintage Chanel brooch (02P)

The dress itself is typical flapper - a simple scooped bodice

The top buttons to close with hidden set buttons and gold ones at each cuff

1940s Spectacular Beaded Silk Crepe Swing Dress designer-zandra-rhodes At first glance you thinkWhat 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