Spectacular 1930s Unlabeled Red & White Striped Cotton Strapless Sweetheart Dress designer-balmain There is a slight yellowing

There is a slight yellowing under each arm and the fabric shows signs of coming away from the seam - on one side this is just a teeny 1/4" area and the other is about 2"

The label was shuttered in 1957 after Fath's death three years earlier

was shown on the Fall 1995 runway giving us the collection date for this piece

The bodice is kept simple and fitted with the prettiest matte satin double straps

Spectacular 1930s Unlabeled Red & White Striped Cotton Strapless Sweetheart Dress designer-balmain There is a slight yellowingThis is a spectacular dress from the late 1930s or early 1940s. It has no label and it is just one of those things that you will only ever find in the vintage world. It is the type of dress that literally makes you happy and puts a smile on your face the moment you see it. The dress is made from a beautiful vintage cotton that has a slight textured feel to to it. This fabric choice keeps the dress light and easy to wear while still holding the lines