Pretty lace blouse... a few questions

[The Vintage Vendeuse]

This is a pretty "lace" blouse... can I call it lace? There seems to be a pattern printed within the sheer fabric and the pattern is outlined in stitching which creates a lacy effect. Is there a name for this? And try as I might, I cannot read the name on the zipper pull, the pink paint dulls the letters. The metal zip goes partway up one side. Any suggestions on time period for this blouse?

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

That is so pretty, it must be from the same purchase as your yellow 40s dress.

It looks like a soutache cord trim and all hand applied.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

The effect is lace-like but could it be a flocked nylon with the soutache? I've seen these before, from the '50s and worn over dresses of the same fabric - yours might be a blouse though.

 

[The Vintage Vendeuse]

No, there's no flocking. That's what I would have expected, too, but no.

 

[Sky Ranch Vintage]

I had the same blouse in white at one point. Mine had a tag...wish I could remember what it said but it's been too long. Although mine was the exact same shape and style, I remember it having Chantilly lace outlined with the cording; but the effect was the same. I love your blouse; it's so pretty.

As far as dating, I attributed mine to the 1950's.

 

[The Vintage Vendeuse]

Thank you, Mary Jane, Nicole, and Amber!