Lace has an unquantifiable eternal appeal. There is something magical about those fine threads, weaving and winding around and holding each other together in cobweb patterns and floral motifs. So I was captivated when I found this original late 1930s dress recently, in deepest cranberry and in remarkable condition.
It still has its original taffeta slip (also with a lace trim at the neckline which is just visible under the dress) and a matching jacket which has the most extraordinary stiffened peplum, giving an otherwise romantic dress a distinctly sculptural, avant garde edge. Newly listed over at Vintage-a-Peel.
Liz Eggleston 
Wow, that's a real showstopper of a frock. The colour is gorgeous & I love the peplum jacket.Someone is going to look a million bucks in this….xXx
What a stunning piece, it must have been hard to let this one go.p.s. I thought you'd love the belt! I have photographed all my watches but they came out rubbish so I'll redo them this week…
the stiffened peplum is something else!
Hi there-very gorgeous indeed, a lovely colour and a wonderful style xx
ORGH. That little peplum is drool-worthy xx
It's beautiful! xx