Black rayon satin with white polka dots. Flat mitered corner collar, kimono sleeves, full skirt, lace insert with flower embellishment, left side metal lapped zipper, shoulder pads. Dior look, full skirt would have stiffened petticoat. Full skirts became popular after the war because fabric amount had been restricted.
Black Sack Dress
Creator
Doupioni 100% Pure Silk. Custom loomed in Italy. Couleur Fabrics.
Black Sack Dress
Black Chemise or "sack dress" inspired by Balenciaga. Black silk shantung 3/4 length sleeves, jewel neckline, two welt embellishments at neck edge, basic black dress popular at this time. Zipper and hook & eye closure at center back. Midi length dress. Darts at front sides ascending to bust points. Dupioni 100% Pure Silk.
Creator
Doupioni 100% Pure Silk. Custom loomed in Italy. Couleur Fabrics.
Loose Sack Dress
Creator
Mr. Jules California
Loose Sack Dress
Basic black chemise or "sack" dress, completely loose fitting. Front & back princess lines, skirt portion attached with horizontal seem at around hip level, possibly added later after original production. Unbelted with a lowered waistline with tuck, jewel neckline with full piping, 3/4 length sleeve, rayon shantung. Zipper and two hook & eye closures at center back. Zipper has printed instructions "Iron like Nylon. Avoid hot iron".
Creator
Mr. Jules California
Black Ribbon Dress
Creator
Debby of California
Black Ribbon Dress
Black ribbon dress with bateau neckline, cap sleeves and fitted waist, elegant "little black dress," back lapped zipper.
Creator
Debby of California
Black Dress Lantern Sleeve
Creator
Designed by Mancini California
Black Dress Lantern Sleeve
Basic black dress, rayon crepe with pleated skirt, bateau neckline, lantern sleeve 3/4 length.
Creator
Designed by Mancini California
Band Collar Black Dress
Creator
Carlye
Band Collar Black Dress
Black cotton dress with tucked fabric, band collar, kimono sleeves with gusset, back placket closure with bound buttonholes, band closure on sleeves
Creator
Carlye
Black Dress Beaded Collar
Black Dress Beaded Collar
Black basic crepe dress with beaded collar, large tucks at hipline, keyhole neckline, cap sleeves, center back zipper.
Velvet Panel Dress
Velvet Panel Dress
Black cut velvet panels down front and back and used in the back belt. Side panels black crepe with flowing black crepe panels at each side left shoulder snap closure. Long sleeves.
Blue Black Tulle Dress
Blue Black Tulle Dress
Blue black tulle over black silk satin, bead trim at neck and sleeves and hem, back snap closure, Satin tucked cumberbund.
Black Gold Evening Dress
Creator
Callot Soeurs
Black Gold Evening Dress
Evening dress of black beaded silk chiffon. Georgette, sleeveless, scoop bias neckline, hand beaded dress with cabbage rose on the right side and a black and gold satin trim on the right (the beaded overdress is unattached on both sides, shoulder closure). Block slip.