1940s Haute Couture Blue Moiré Silk Halter-Neck Maxi Gown Tom_Ford_Gucci Suitable for UK sizes up

Suitable for UK sizes up to 10 or US 6 equivalent

Estimated best fit for size UK 18 or US 14

In excellent antique condition - as good as it gets for a dress of this age

Documented Chanel dress from the Fall 2005 Ready-to-Wear collection

The front of the collar is adorned with a small bow made from lilac braid and finished with two brass beads

1940s Haute Couture Blue Moiré Silk Halter-Neck Maxi Gown Tom_Ford_Gucci Suitable for UK sizes upThis incredible couture made gown was designed in the 1940s but alas, the dress has lost its labels. Tailored from the most beautiful thick moir silk in indigo blue, it is cut to a halter neck style with a sensuous low back. Elaborate petal detailing trims the back below the cut out, adding bustle like volume at the rear. The skirt is A line and holds its shape well due to the quality of the fabric, cut with generous swathes and constructed to swirl