Any chance that it is on your mannequin backwards? It looks like it could be the case, if the draped section is intended to be more like a peplum/bustle. It does look circa late 1940s, to me, especially is the draped section is meant to be at the back.
Film noir 1940s coat ladies black wool large shoulder pads XS - S
Crystal pleated black 1960s mini dress with full skirt and wide-leg palazzo pant set XS
Purple wool felt circle skirt 1950s 26 to 27 inch waist XS - S
1980s dress bodycon black knit wool with giant jewels and giant shoulder...
Chocolate brown velvet cloche hat late 1920s-early 1930s flapper style
Late 1940s early 1950s beaded black hat beret
Hot pink fuchsia velvet 1960s mod hat "babydoll" bonnet made in Italy
Black wool 1960s pillbox hat with veil patent trimmed bow in back
Sheared black rabbit fur hat...
Weiss 1950s circle pin & earrings set blue rhinestones
Blue satin brocade Asian style robe 1960s dressing gown or evening coat S
Blue knit 70s sweater dress maxi puff sleeves size XS-S
Sparkly knit lurex blue black 1960s skirt suit S 26-27 inch waist
Blue daisies floral print 1960s...
Tiny late 1920s-1930 rhinestone evening bag dance purse
Gold mesh evening bag 1930s-1940s Whiting and Davis
Gold mesh Whiting & Davis evening bag 1940s envelope style clutch purse
1940s evening bag black velvet purse round shape
Brown mink fur beret 1960s hat black leather trim
Floral black velvet 1960s pillbox hat polka dots veil
Square brim 1960s hat black velvet mod pilgrim pearl rhinestone brooch trim
New Look platter wide brim hat early 1950s black velvet
1910s-style 1960s wide brim hat black velvet...
1950s Bes-Ben hat butterfly appliques black pink
1940s tilt hat black rayon velvet pancake flat crown
Black velvet 1950s beaded hat pearls rhinestones polka dotted veil
Brown marmot fur headband 1950s cocktail hat with rhinestone trim
Ombre green Alpine felt 1960s cloche hat tall...
Hattie Carnegie 1950s necklace set pink cabochons white rhinestones
Off white ivory fur muff round 1950s-60s--great for a winter bride!
Cocktail hat with veil 1950s black velvet white faux fur
Emerald green fedora hat 1960s tall crown buckle trim
Mr John Jr mod 1960s hat royal blue...
The choker construction looks very similar to one that I was given to wear for an Indian wedding, with a traditional sari, a few years ago. It was from India, and very nicely made, but definitely costume, not "real".
Not sure that yours is new versus older, just wanted to mention that the...
Just thinking here, but could it be that the collar/bow was added in the late 1960s-early 70s, at which time the dress might also have been shortened to "mini" length? "
Based on the style of the collar/bow, which looks similar to those from that era, and the (relatively new) interest in wearing...
The first 2 dresses are currently for sale, but the last (green silk novelty print) dress sold before I could share it! :)
1950s dress white blue floral trim hourglass sheath XS to S 34 bust 26-27 inch waist
Guatemalan cotton patio dress 1950s black gold set size S 27-28 inch waist
(Set...
Black white polka dots 1960s dress deadstock size S will fit 36 bust & hip
Purple white empire micro mini dress circa 1969-1970 XS
Sheer white ivory 1950s dress full skirt dotted swiss XS 24 waist
Deadstock early 1950s dress navy blue lace trim size M 38-40 bust
Aqua blue early 1950s...
Tiki 1960s Hawaiian print blouse Kamehameha size M approx 40 bust
WAC Army Nurse Corps uniform 1960s summer skirt suit green stripe S
Red knit minidress 80s 90 bodycon dress XS to S
Lilly Pulitzer maxi skirt 1960s pink poppies size S to M
Sold instantly, after I posted on Instagram, but...
FWIW: The star charm is an Order of the Eastern Star design--so, yes, Masonic-related.
Looks like the sword/snake charm is one of their symbols, also.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_Eastern_Star
Embroidered VOTE red denim jeans 1960s flared leg 33 X 31
1960s blouse novelty print cotton tavern signs names size M-L 40-42 bust
"L'amour Tourjours" Love hearts novelty print 1950s nightshirt with cap red cotton L unisex
Novelty print sailor hats 80s sweater skort shorts set S-M 28 waist
Deadstock 1960s sweater ladies navy blue white stripe nautical XS-S 32-36
1970s Gucci sweater ivory wool chunky nautical style G logo XS 32-34 bust
Whiting & Davis metal mesh wide belt white enameled 1970s XS 22 to 24"...
Sheer pastel plaid dotted swiss cotton late 1940s-early 1950s dress S 36 bust
White purple floral late 1940s rayon dress M 40 bust 31 waist
Deadstock blue purple floral 1950s 60s cotton dress M 39 bust 31 waist
Blue black floral print cotton 1950s dress full skirt S 36 bust
Aqua...
Mermaid dress green metallic lamé 80s strapless gown XXS
Dramatic pleated black chiffon 1960s mini dress & palazzo pant set size XS
Avant garde 80s Jeanne Marc outfit 2pc size S-M
"Whirlwind" black 1950s cocktail hat coque feathers trim
Giant topaz rhinestone choker bib necklace set 80s
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