1940s Slipper Satin & Taffeta Plaid Gown designer-andre-laug Note that the fabric does

Note that the fabric does have some stretch

Made of a stretch jersey in an ink black with a tremendously full and swingy skirt

It is very well made and every detail is exquisite to the clever way the collar snaps into place to the wide silk bow that sits at the neck

I love the ribbing that defines the waist and hem

1940s Slipper Satin & Taffeta Plaid Gown designer-andre-laug Note that the fabric doesThis is a spectacular late 1930s, early 1940s Hostess gown and it strikingly similar to the one we have added to the photos. That photo was taken in 1939 when these were the height of fashion! The body of the gown is a mix of a black slipper satin with a front panel inset of silk taffeta in a bright mix of happy colors. The top has a string shoulder and a plunge front that you can wear as low as you wish. The skirt is remarkably full there is miles of