1940s white dress Lana Rio Ivory from Vivien of Holloway shape to contour to the body Vintage 1940’s Fabulous Hand Beadwork

Doris Langley Moore, founder of the Fashion Museum at Bath, England, believed that seeing garments on living models facilitated a deeper understanding of the fact "that fashion is largely a series of optical illusions," created through an almost magical combination of garment, undergarments and body.1 To this end, she wrote two books ( The Woman in Fashion and The Child in Fashion ) featuring garments from her extensive collection worn by such well-known figures as Vanessa Redgrave, Margot Fonteyn and Vivien Leigh

Why you'll love it: Built-in underwire cups for lift and support

The spaghetti straps highlight the fitted bodice, while the flowing skirt with a daring slit adds a touch of drama

COLOR: Black THE FINER DETAILS: * Aayat menswear collection * Cotton blend * Floral print * Contrast inner back yoke & cuff * Slim FIt * Satin finish * Button-Down collar * Long sleeve * Single cuff with button fastening * Comes with a matching pocket square * Our model is 511 & wears a size S

Vertical elements, such as subtle stripes, button details, or elongated florals, help create the illusion of height

Made of 88% nylon 12% elastane