40's Rare Wine Taffeta Cape Sleeve Belted Dress by Suzy Perette clipper bay Sleeve length (armpit to sleeve

Sleeve length (armpit to sleeve length) | 19"

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40's Rare Wine Taffeta Cape Sleeve Belted Dress by Suzy Perette clipper bay Sleeve length (armpit to sleeveA RARE very early Suzy Perette from the late 1940s! Silk taffeta in a gorgeous changeable shot thread in deep wine to purple. Full skirt, side metal zip, black velvet lined cape sleeves and tall collar and button trim. Unlined. Utterly flawless, self belt, and a but of a larger size for pieces from this era! Measures 40" bust, 30" waist, 66" hips, 17" bodice, 48" long