A gorgeous wounded bird.

Spearmint green evening dress has bodice and sleeves of white embroidered gauze. The yoke and skirt is a transparent mesh. There is a matching underskirt so only the yoke is sheer. A double ruffle trims the yoke seam. Dainty little puff sleeves are bound at the edge and have no elastic, so no stretch there. Piping at the waist. Closes with a metal zip in the side.  A short back of the neck opening closes with hook and loop. Fabric is rayon. There are no labels, custom made - 1940s.

Measurements

Tall and very slim

• Bust 81 cm (32")
• Waist 66 cm (26")
• Hips free
• Shoulders 38 cm (15")
• Back 31 cm (12.25")
• Shoulder to waist 43 cm (17")
• Neck 36 cm (14.25")
• Sleeve opening 26.5 cm (10.5"), no stretch
• Length 150 cm (59")

Condition

Fair and wearable if you're not too fussy. There are numerous small holes, especially around the hem of the skirt and in the ruffle. Several vertical darts have been added to the skirt to hide a series of larger holes. There are numerous grey spots on the back of the skirt, as shown.