1980s does 1940s Joan Leslie Novelty Print Peplum dress embroidered_suit The sleeves have elasticated cuffs

The sleeves have elasticated cuffs

which forms a cage-like construction across the shoulders - a trademark detail of the designer

It is labelled a UK 18 or US 14 but Dior sizing runs very small

this is a British made garment with the only remaining label urging you to dry clean the dress :-) What a pity we'll never know who made it

1980s does 1940s Joan Leslie Novelty Print Peplum dress embroidered_suit The sleeves have elasticated cuffsThis playful daytime dress was designed by occasion wear designer Joan Leslie in the 1980s. It offers a highly wearable take on the 1940s novelty print. Set against a cream background, the dress is printed with hand drawn designs showing dressing table accoutrements, elegant female silhouettes and bold hat and shoe designs, all rendered in vibrant jewel tones. The dress is tailored to a shirt waister silhouette with a nipped in waist. It has short