CC41 Utility Dress, Mauve And Black Satin Backed Crepe.
This frock on the Rembrandt label is in sophisticated back with a slash of mauve colour across the bodice.
It is button through, no buttons missing.
It has a fitted waist and a gathered hip, which together with the shoulder pads creates a very typical forties silhouette.
Very good condition.
The mauve crepe has lost some colour in places, very typical of the wartime dyes which become unstable over the years. I have found that the mauves and blues are the worst for this.
Still, that’s all a part of its story, and WW2 history of fashion.
Please see pics.
There is a tiny thread loose on the yoke.
These are the only problems I can find.
Labelled size 12 but…
Bust 36 inches
Waist 28 inches
Hip 38 inches
Length 40 inches