Rare 1940s Nettie Rosenstein Silk Dress designer-yves-saint-laurent There is the tiniest bit

There is the tiniest bit of discoloration to the white here and there and a couple of small spots on the silk (effectively covered by the tie belt once on) but nothing that overly detracts - these are all apparent when lying flat and inspecting but when on the pattern keeps you from seeing these small defects

The skirt has miles of fabric and is supermodel length

This plays into the gender bending androgynous trend at the time and is as chic today

The coat sits over this for the ultimate dramatic statement and again is a simple design as to not take away form the textile it is created from

Rare 1940s Nettie Rosenstein Silk Dress designer-yves-saint-laurent There is the tiniest bitVery rare and early 1940s Nettie Rosenstein day dress that is just as gorgeous as can be! Constructed form a light silky rayon is is also very sexy and of pin up worthy status with its elastic neckline that will allow the wearer to wear it as high up or off the shoulders as you wish! I love the little puff cap sleeves and the nipped in waist. The skirt flows long and lean. It has a very unusual double side zipper set above and below the waistline and