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.
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Jane Duverne black and white silk dress.
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Colette Goupy black georgette dress with printed crepe de chine sash and hat covering.
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Georgette Renal black and white rayon crepe dress.
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Marcel Rochas sleevless printed white satin dress with matching 3/4 coat.
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Yvonne D'angel rayon crepe dress in black with green and white print.
The matching coat is green.
All photos by D'Ora, Paris.