Exquisite Original Early 1940s Vintage Black Silk Velvet And Lamé Film Noir Dress With Statement PocketsThis exceptional dress was made in the early 1940s from luxurious black silk velvet. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with structured padded shoulders and a tightly nipped waist. The front of the bodice was crafted from shimmering silver lam which has been expertly darted to fit the wearers shape closely. A small collar leads to a long metal zipper that fastens the dress at the front. However the real statement feature of