1940s Green & Chocolate Music Print Novelty Swing Dress designer-la-mendola The color of the silk

The color of the silk is absolutely gorgeous - it is a soft blush pink - a touch richer in hue in person then how it photoed

It is strapless and insanely short and the fabric is gathered along each side to create a soft ruched feel

The dress is fully lined in a olive silky rayon and closes with a hidden set back zipper

Note that this did have a YSL label but it was lost during the dry cleaning process

1940s Green & Chocolate Music Print Novelty Swing Dress designer-la-mendola The color of the silkThis little silky rayon swing dress from the 1940s has a vivid and unusual print that covers it head to toe. It is one of those great novelty prints of the era and this one is musical with little dancing figures and instruments among party favors that swirl over the entire surface of the dress. I love the grass green against the brown backdrop its an unusual color combo too. The cut is simple and flattering with those great forties details collectors