1940s Grey Secretary Day Swing Dress designer-jean-paul-gaultier It is only upon the

It is only upon the closest of inspection that you realize the genius of the dress

Note that the shirt has French cuffs and there are no buttons for it - I would just steal a pair of cuff links from your favorite guy

The neckline is cut with just a hint of side "collars" and the sleeves are to the elbow and each ends in a fabulous cuff detail with a huge button

This one does have some condition issues so please read the detail below carefully prior to purchase

1940s Grey Secretary Day Swing Dress designer-jean-paul-gaultier It is only upon theI love the simplicity of those darling day dress from the 1940s. It is cut fairly simple and uses the weave of the fabric to create the visual interest. It has a classic silhouette with a below the knee skirt that softy falls over the hips and into a gentle A line. The waist nips in and the bodice is cut on rounded seams with no defined shoulders. The sleeves are cuffed and the collar high and pointed. I love the row of buttons that runs down the