C. Late 1930s / 1940s patriotic red white and blue candy stripe faille dress with early plastic zipper maxi dress plus additional room in the

plus additional room in the cups

I have had this hanging in my studio for a while

It’s not exactly ‘one size’ but that style

As mentioned maybe handmade

The name has worn away aside from the very last bit

C. Late 1930s / 1940s patriotic red white and blue candy stripe faille dress with early plastic zipper maxi dress plus additional room in theI am not sure if its been homemade or not, but this dress has some lovely details flutter effect over heavily puffed and cuffed sleeves, and an interesting early plastic side zip with original pull. the skirt has inverted pleats which create a large central panel to the front. Im pretty sure its *not* been altered from a longer dress.. but not absolutely certain. Bound neckline, possibly worn with a detachable collar? I can imagine it with a middy or