1940's

 Evening dress
  BMT(C)102

 

 
     
This evening dress from the 40’s and shows how designs became more reserved  due to the pressures of 2nd World War. Fashion did however remain a consideration, here evoked by the stylish simplicity of this evening dress with period features  such as a shortening hemline and large, gathered shoulders.  

                               
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