1940s Wine Pleated Bodice Dress teens_dress A velvet ribbon is threaded

A velvet ribbon is threaded through the grommets but can be removed if desired

Dress is in very nice condition with some scattered pinholes and faint areas of discoloration

Buttons on bodice are decorative aside from the one at the very top

Length: 43" plus another 3" in the hem

1950s lightweight cotton dress in a shade that's more of a subdued red than pink

1940s Wine Pleated Bodice Dress teens_dress A velvet ribbon is threadedLate 1930s early 1940s dress in wine colored rayon crepe. Bodice has stitched pleating over the front and sleeves and closes with self covered buttons and loops. Skirt is a line with a generous hem and there is a side Kover zipper. There is an attached belt that is quite long so I believe it is meant to cross either behind or forward according to the wearer's preference. There is a covered buckle with a prong, however the belt is not grommeted, so I'm