1950s Carolyn Schnurer Knife Pleated Cotton Print Dress designer-maurice Fully lined in a pale

Fully lined in a pale blue tissue silk

The panels are all pieced and hand placed to create a tubular feel and then seaming allows the skirt to widen out and float with a little bit of volume

The sweater slips on to wear with no closures

The dress is absolutely gorgeous and on a girl that it fits properly it is even better

1950s Carolyn Schnurer Knife Pleated Cotton Print Dress designer-maurice Fully lined in a paleCarolyn Schnurer traveled the world no small feat back in the 40s and 50s when she was designing, and her clothing always has that mix of the exotic often through the prints and fabrics and a certain sense of ease that one would need if traveling and seeing the world. She was one of the early sportswear focused designers and is known in particular for her gorgeous little swimsuit and day wear. I don't find her pieces often which is a shame because