1920s Silk & Silk Rafia Hem Flapper Dress designer-nat-kaplan The back has more volume

The back has more volume built into it as was the fashion of the day

Length: 43" from neck to hem

This fabric choice helps to holds its slightly A-line shape and keep it opaque

The jacket zips and has fantastic seaming on both the front and the back

Waist: bias cut 14-18" flat across from side seam to side seam

1920s Silk & Silk Rafia Hem Flapper Dress designer-nat-kaplan The back has more volumeWhen I acquired this I almost passed it by, it had not been cleaned and it was only the silk cord raffia that swayed me to chance it. My cleaners took extra time and care and when I picked it up I was blown away! The body of the dress is a silk that drapes beautifully since it is bais cut. Inset at the neck and around each sleeve is that wonderful silk cord that is woven so beautifully. Cording has been hand swirled into circles and applied down the