1940s Black Crepe and Sequin Cocktail Skirt and Blouse Set size_small Gernreich began spending more time

Gernreich began spending more time at his aunt’s shop

accenting the waistline with a V-shape in the back

and a body-skimming fit and flare silhouette with an exuberance of silk below the knee

adding a bit of complexity and movement to the dress

Back dips into a low V

1940s Black Crepe and Sequin Cocktail Skirt and Blouse Set size_small Gernreich began spending more timeWe LOVE this 1940s black silk skirt and blouse ensemble. The blouse is incredible; composed of slinky black silk, the blouse fits comfortably on the wearer. The structured shoulders are covered in an amazing black sequin arrowpoint design that parts at the center for a V neckline, and stretches down to the waist. The blouse ruches around the sequins at the waist, carving out the classic 40s silhouette of the piece. The A line skirt falls below the