Original Vintage 1940s 40s Lemon Yellow Cotton Silk Fleck Summer Mock Suit Day Dress Dress Shields:Without Dress Shields This silhouette is further highlighted

This silhouette is further highlighted by the belt to the rear of the jacket which introduces pleats and a flattering back peplum

It has a square neckline

Bust: 43” (tight 44”)

There is a single functional bust pocket as well as hip pockets

One of the jacket press studs is missing its back piece

Original Vintage 1940s 40s Lemon Yellow Cotton Silk Fleck Summer Mock Suit Day Dress Dress Shields:Without Dress Shields This silhouette is further highlightedThis lightweight day dress was made from a lemon yellow silk cotton blend in the 1940s. The dress has a v neckline with an embroidered scalloped edge to the lapels. It is cut in a mock suit style with a row of five buttons extending down to the waist. The scalloped edge detail was also used to adorn the placket edge and the hem of the mock jacket. At the bodice, the seam above the bust is adorned with flattering pleating while the short sleeves have a