vintage silky black velvet 1930s to 1940s evening dress with bejewelled bodice tyrolean A good autumn wardrobe staple

A good autumn wardrobe staple

twin button front fastening

Condition: good

as are the flapped patch pockets

dipping to either side with

vintage silky black velvet 1930s to 1940s evening dress with bejewelled bodice tyrolean A good autumn wardrobe stapleSoft black velvet, side metal zip fastening which I think may be an addition. Make do and mend, I believe this has been a long 1930s dinner dress which has been adapted for later use. Has been shortened by hand, and potentially shoulder pads have been removed and sleeves adjusted? It still however has great party appeal! Slight remains of cowl neck and shoulder tuck darting, gold glass bugle beaded bodice with wonderful jewel toned cabochons. Self tie