1940s Blue Crocodile/Alligator Print Silk Dress w Beaded Detail Guest Editor Anita Clarke! The matching jacket also has

The matching jacket also has a velvet edge around the waist and I love how the neck and front have used the natural pattern of the lace to create visual interest at all the edges

It is a simple construction that uses  a single layer of the fabric so it skims over the body and highlights every curve

A stunning silk kimono with one of the best prints I have seen on a kimono

The bust is formed and the waist seams curves prettily

Note that it someone has taken in the waist by opening the seam and folding over the top of the waist into the back and stitching it all together

1940s Blue Crocodile/Alligator Print Silk Dress w Beaded Detail Guest Editor Anita Clarke! The matching jacket also hasThis dress is wonderful and very unusual for the time period. It is made from an amazing printed silk twill that has a very rich feel to it. It had to have been stored properly for all these years because the color is still crisp and true. The design of the dress itself is stunning. The silk fabric has an amazing print that is kind of a stylized combination of a crocodile and alligator print. The color is a beautiful, rich blue and this print covers