evening dress - Google Arts & Culture A bias cut gown of black crepe backed satin with sheer leaf and rose patterned lace cap sleeves and back neck flounce. Front of gown: V-neck; multiple rows...

Google is not all bad. They sent me this page showing a bias cut dress from the thirties/forties.

https://g.co/arts/8rrUK26tnXRAhJhX9

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