1940s Pattullo Jo Copeland Silk Print Dress designer-norman-hartnell There is a repair that

There is a repair that looks to have been done sometime ago to fix a tear from a heel about mid way up the back of the skirt

Original belt is present in also in excellent condition

At the base of the jacket/top and on the cuffs and skirt are gold toned metal buttons that each have a little chic Chanel pump embossed on them

The waist is defined though inverted triangle seaming that gave it a touch of shape and also definition without breaking the line of that front panel

low waist and then flare dramatically from there

1940s Pattullo Jo Copeland Silk Print Dress designer-norman-hartnell There is a repair thatWhat a glorious 1940s swing dress! These are getting harder and harder to find and to find a jewel like this one is just wonderful and on top of that it is by the talented Jo Copeland for Pattulo! The fabric is a printed silk crepe that drapes wonderfully when on. It has that touch of thirties influence still with a slightly wider cut through the bodice and looser drape and pleating which makes it very flattering. The skirt is long and lean with a bit