1940s Mary Black of London Red Paisley Dress with Bustle new with blue and clear bead

with blue and clear bead and rhinestone adornments

and used many Couture standards known to some as Demi-Couture

The bathing suit has curve-hugging princess seams

Button the collar all the way up or leave it partially unbuttoned for a less restrained look

This dress was designed to be worn at home or out and about

1940s Mary Black of London Red Paisley Dress with Bustle new with blue and clear beadABSOLUTELY Gorgeous 1940s dress in a lush red and gold paisley floral print! This maxi evening dress features short lightly capped sleeves, a sweetheart neckline with ruched point, a low scoop back, and an amazing bow like bustle! The skirt is pleated in the back, giving the skirt greater volume. This form fitting dress with a generous skirt highlights one silhouette but has room to move. Mary Black was born a Londoner, but she relocated to New York