1940s Rare Castillo Window Pane Dress designer-mr-blackwell This is a definite piece

This is a definite piece that either you will have to be shockingly brave or find something fabulous to wear under it as the front literally plunges to the waist

The base is a hand dyed Egyptian cotton done in a dusky pink terracotta

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam (before buckling to cinch)

Modern Sizing equivalent: SML-MED-LRG (6-12)

Item# S221

1940s Rare Castillo Window Pane Dress designer-mr-blackwell This is a definite pieceCastillo is of course for his movie costumes and his work at Lanvin. Pieces from his Lanvin days are highly collectible and to find piece that pre date that are as rare as rare can be. This piece is just that as it is from the 1945 1950 time period when he worked for Elizabeth Arden's design salon and on top of being rare is exceptionally beautiful. This is the dress for the girl that wants a LBD but with the kind of details you only find in couture