1930s Cut Work Flower Summer Gown designer-rudi-gernreich The bodice scoops down in

The bodice scoops down in a plunge that is cut on the curve and the skirt flares out in a gentle A-line

couture feeling touch - and the bodice is set so it drapes softly

Each cuff has three buttons to close - one is missing on the left cuff

Note that there are two additional snaps that look to have been added at a later date to make the belt smaller

1930s Cut Work Flower Summer Gown designer-rudi-gernreich The bodice scoops down inI am in love with the dress! It's a lightweight semi sheer cotton or cotton silk mix fabric that has been cut and embroidered to create these stunningly beautiful flowers that cover the entire dress. The twenties and thirties saw some of the absolute best textiles that you can find and this gown illustrates a superb example. It is backed in the same color lining and the effect is light and airy and feminine. So romantic and whimsical it will make a