Extraordinary 1940s Ceil Chapman Attr Jersey Dress designer-alfred-bosand If any of these bothered

If any of these bothered you despite being completely wearable as is

Cut with a boat neck and silk insets at the top of each shoulder with that same silk organza used to highlight each cuff

balances perfectly and feels comfortable to wear

The beautifully cut sleeves widen as they near the wrist and had a beaded trim

Constructed from a high grade silk gazaar that was likely chosen for its ability to hold shape and volume while still being light in weight

Extraordinary 1940s Ceil Chapman Attr Jersey Dress designer-alfred-bosand If any of these botheredThe early little black jersey dresses that Ceil Chapman made on the late 40s and early 50s are some of the best examples of her work out there. This piece is seriously fabulous and quite sexy and I hope that girl that decides to make it hers truly will love and cherish it. These early Chapman pieces are very hard to come by and you can see the master draping techniques she employed in this piece. Made of a very early silk knit jersey the fabric is