2 questions-Era help on a sweater and fabric help on a dress

[debbradee]

The sweater reminds me of 40s? but the label looks newer.
On the dress, it is irridescent. Would this be called sharkskin?
Thanks for helping.

 

[Pinkcoke]

The jumper has a 40's style but I've also seen similar ones from the 70's & 80's. My first thought was 80's due to the 'oversize' look of the whole top & decoration.
An irridescent fabric would not be called sharkskin (unless the fabric had an effect that resembled real sharkskin- something I've never seen..) Your fabric just looks like shot taffeta to me.

 

[debbradee]

My second thought was later on the sweater also and as soon as I saw you mention shot taffeta I went "That's it".
Thanks Pinkcoke

 

[Sky Ranch Vintage]

I'm also seeing later on your sweater. The tag is not 40's and you see a lot of throw back styles coming in from Asia in the 80's...or at least I do.

I've often seen this type of material referred to as sharkskin as well as moire, but really sharkskin is a term used to describe a weave used in suiting. You can find more about it here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharkskin