How things have changed in 6 short years! Hemlines have plunged, waists are back at their normal place, and arms have emerged from shorter sleeves. Here, dresses for the heat of summer from 1933.

Jane Duverne black and white silk dress.

Colette Goupy black georgette dress with printed crepe de chine sash and hat covering.

Georgette Renal black and white rayon crepe dress.

Marcel Rochas sleevless printed white satin dress with matching 3/4 coat.

Yvonne D'angel rayon crepe dress in black with green and white print.
The matching coat is green.
All photos by D'Ora, Paris.