1932 Evening Gown E30-6983 Size Set:B: 40" to 46" bust 1935 Kimono Evening Gown

1935 Kimono Evening Gown

'Short fitted blouse has shaped extensions overlapping full-top long or short sleeves at front and back of armholes

A design I consider very closely inspired by Claire McCardell

4-piece digitally-drafted pattern originally by a mail order service

The band finish at lower edge also ties in knot at front

1932 Evening Gown E30-6983 Size Set:B: 40" to 46" bust 1935 Kimono Evening GownE30 6983; 1932 Evening Dress 5 piece advanced pattern, design originally by McCall. This is an evening dress of 'contemporary sophistication' with what is cited in McCall Fashion Bi Monthly, July August 1932, as a 'back dcolletage boldly cut out and intricately strapped' and 'out and out use of contrast'. The shoulder is widened extravagantly almost as a cap sleeve via extension cut of the waist (bodice). The waist is cut on the bias and while the