1940s Jean Patou Haute Couture Strapless Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Tiered Full Skirt designer-adrian The neck line is set

The neck line is set wide across so you can wear it completely off of the shoulder for a bare expanse of skin to show

5" flat across from side seam to side seam with room for up to a small B cup at the front

Built-in underneath is a bit of a specialized padding that runs the width of that and then extends out just past the seam into the arms about a quarter of an inch

Item# DD1681

The skirt falls under that with a bit of a curving hem at the front so that it is all brought upwards as you can see in the photos

1940s Jean Patou Haute Couture Strapless Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Tiered Full Skirt designer-adrian The neck line is setThis is an exceptionally beautiful Jean Patou silk chiffon dress that is an absolute masterpiece. It is an important and early representation of both the house of Patou and the level of Haute Couture being produced during this time period. Jean Patou once said "Certain dressmakers desire to pass for an artist. I have one ambition: that is to have good taste." and this dress is the very epitome of that statement. The dress is made entirely by hand and