Rare 1940s Nettie Rosenstein Silk Dress designer-yves-saint-laurent It has its original belt

It has its original belt and is just amazing

never mind piecing it together into the fabulous gown and coat that you see here - it is mind boggling

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

The sleeves are of course what makes it just a jewel of a dress

The top is fitted and lean and the skirt flows to the floor with the volume created by the opening of flat pleats that circle the waist

Rare 1940s Nettie Rosenstein Silk Dress designer-yves-saint-laurent It has its original beltVery 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