1950s White Eyelet Shirtwaister Dress with Double Frilled Collar 1920s_crochet as is the body

as is the body

This elegant 1990s evening dress is by Arnold Scaasi

this striking piece would best suit a US size 1

The dress fastens down the rear with the original metal zip

The dress is sleeveless with a scoop neck

1950s White Eyelet Shirtwaister Dress with Double Frilled Collar 1920s_crochet as is the bodyThe broderie anglaise dress has been a classic of British summertime fashion since the Victorian era. Characterised by embroidered details and peekaboo eyelets on crisp cotton cloth, this well made 1950s dress displays these details across its length. Tailored to a timeless shirtwaister silhouette, it has wide, cropped sleeves and a billowing, wide double layered collar. Three white plastic buttons on the front are elaborately carved with tiny