Bias stripe day dress
c.1934-36
Bias cut, inset skirt panels, a soft cowl neckline, and softly draped off-the-shoulder set-in sleeves are combined with a striped fabric to create a simple yet stunning dress that clings to the body in some areas and floats away in others. The skirt panels are gently flared, and the angle of each skirt seam is carefully balanced to create perfect chevrons and seams that hang straight. This dress is an exquisite example of what can be done with perfect cut and perfect construction.
Gift of Elizabeth Schmeck Brown