1940s Madame Merlot Dress | Vintage 40s Red Wine Rayon Crepe Frock w/Beads Soutache Sequins Vines Motif and Angular Pleat Accents | Medium

You'll master being the madame of the house when you relax with some merlot and slip on this 1940s dress! Rayon crepe of merlot red is heavily adorned with soutache, seed beads, and sequins of the same tone creating flourishing vines fully over the bodice and on the back yoke. The unique styling is delicious with with a V-neck that turns into a notched collar on the back, wide pleats running from the waist to over the shoulders giving a strong angle, three quarter length bell sleeves with elbow darts, and gathers above the waistline before leading to a slender gored skirt. Metal zipper on the side and hidden snaps fastening below the neck. This dress is in great vintage condition with no holes, stains, or odors to note. Please note, belt is model's own.

Measurements taken flat and doubled where appropriate:

Bust: 39"
Shoulder to Waist: 16.5"
Waist: 28"
Hips: 42"
Overall Length: 48"

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