1940s Crepe Dress with Cording and Cutwork1940 ivory rayon crepe dress from Marian Herrild Shop. Bodice is surplice style with padded shoulders an cutwork and cording on the shoulder area. Waist and top of hips are fitted and there is shirring on one side topped with a floppy knot. Skirt is a line and dress closes with a side metal zipper and two covered buttons at the nape of the neck. The original belt is present although I left it off for most of the photos as it looks better without in my