1940s Claire McCardell Black Cotton Dotted Dress with Metal Closures - Rare Color_blue Double zip closure

Double zip closure

Carnegie began traveling to Paris to buy original dresses to both sell in her shop

The bold colors play off of each other

an exaggerated wing collar

cinched waist

1940s Claire McCardell Black Cotton Dotted Dress with Metal Closures - Rare Color_blue Double zip closureClaire McCardell black cotton dotted fabric dress. The fabric is a heavy woven fabric. The bodice has double bust darts from the waist with brass colored hook closures liken to a bustier. It is inner lined with black fusing. The gathered skirt from the natural waist is 28. 5" long with no lining. Surprise it has pockets! Claire McCardell was an American fashion designer who was head designer for Townley in the late 30s & 40s.