40s black silk slip dress with diamond smocking ivory blouse a delicate pair of antique

a delicate pair of antique white cotton bloomers

and bound edges throughout

we love to see these special scraps saved

making them an easy everyday statement

the crisp white collar frames the neckline and lifts the whole dark floral

40s black silk slip dress with diamond smocking ivory blouse a delicate pair of antiquea midcentury black silk slip produced by seamprufe during the brands postwar peak, originally intended as lingerie and now wearable as a minimalist dress. the diamond smocking at the neckline reflects 1950s underpinnings techniques used for gentle shaping before elastic became standard. an elegant example of how midcentury foundation garments continue to translate into modern wardrobes.