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

The skirt Flares out so you have a wonderful light fullness as it cascades to the floor

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I love how the edges of the hem falls in points at the front and back of the tunic

† It is so pretty

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