C. Late 1930s / 1940s patriotic red white and blue candy stripe faille dress with early plastic zipper maxi dress or a high end version

or a high end version of the 1970s indian print dress

As mentioned maybe handmade

The name has worn away aside from the very last bit

underarm to cuff 17”

C. Late 1930s / 1940s patriotic red white and blue candy stripe faille dress with early plastic zipper maxi dress or a high end versionI am not sure if its been homemade or not, but this dress has some lovely details flutter effect over heavily puffed and cuffed sleeves, and an interesting early plastic side zip with original pull. the skirt has inverted pleats which create a large central panel to the front. Im pretty sure its *not* been altered from a longer dress.. but not absolutely certain. Bound neckline, possibly worn with a detachable collar? I can imagine it with a middy or