1940s Amazing Blue Floral Swing Dress designer-michael-novarese It zips down the front

It zips down the front under that amazing fringe detail so once on you have the impression that it has no closures

Long sleeves end in a pretty cuff

This is a shorter cocktail or day dress length then the gowns shown

It also scoops up in a curve at the front opening - again a classic characteristic

Note that because it was a custom piece it has no label

1940s Amazing Blue Floral Swing Dress designer-michael-novarese It zips down the frontMade from an amazing printed silk that is cut on the bias so has a touch of stretch to it, this dress is just wonderful. It appears to have been stored properly for all these years as the color is as crisp and vibrant as the day it was made! The design is stunning. The base is a deep navy blue and then onto this is screened beautiful floral bouquets with each tied with a pale and pretty ribbon. The soft pink and cream pastel colors that have been used