When WWI broke out Brides were encouraged by fashion magazines

to dress well to boost morale. The bride who wore this dress did!

This shift style dress has a a fine net bodice with round neckline. The

cross over bodice is made of very soft white lace and is edged in a darker

white satin. Floating satin and flowers adorn the bodice. A large silk cummerbund closes the waist with a large flower. The underskirt is made of silk but has an addition of fine net ruffles at the hem. The lace over skirt has a scattering of lace appliques on the front. The skirt fall into delicate handkerchief pleats. The dress closes hook and eyes.

- measurements -

fits like - S

closes the waist with a large flower. The underskirt is made of silk but has an addition of fine net ruff

of fine net ruffle's at the hem. The lace over skirt skirt falls into delicate handkerchief

pleats. The dress closed with hooks and eyes at back.

- measurements -

fits like - S

bust - 34"

waist - 24"

hips - 36"

length - 55"

sleeves - 17"

shoulders - 15"

brand - n/a

condition - tiny rust marks at the closure. The flower was added at a later time, a few darker spots on front skirt

The dress is historical and still presents beautiful even with above

mentioned issue.

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.