Stunning Original 1940s Volup Vintage Navy Blue Belted Dress With Illusion BustThis stunning dress was made in the 1940s from deep navy blue crepe. It was fashioned in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with strong padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The sharp V neckline highlights the exquisite illusion bodice where panels of sheer crepe are backed with cream netting and interspersed with crepe panels adorned with stylised fluted cross appliqus to create a large stripe. Shirring at the shoulders gives further shape