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A peach-coloured dress with beaded floral accents, heavily padded shoulders, and a slim skirt. A high waistline is accented by a thin belt made of the same material.

Evening Dress

1946 | Canadian, rayon

The dress has heavily padded shoulders and a slim skirt. It appeared in the fashion magazine Mayfair in December 1946, printed in Toronto, Ontario.

Although post WWII, it retains the style popular in wartime 1940s.

This garment was originally in the wardrobe of Mrs. Moe, U.B.C.

Label

Styled by Sam Sherkin, Toronto

Collection

Ivan Sayers collection