afternoon dress & coat

Summary

Afternoon dress. Navy blue and cream silk crepe (georgette) with all-over pattern of pin-tucks, vertical and horizontal in sections. V shaped neckline with collar of cream edged with five narrow bands linked with openwork. Tie matching ends sewn at centre. Long sleeves with turn back cuff to match collar. Coat : Hip length. Long tie at neck. Long sleeves. Donor said that the outfit was bought in Paris in 1929.