Woman in the Hood.

Darting through the back alleys of Shanghai to a secret rendezvous?

Cloaked, impossibly glamorous.

What does she look like?

Where is she going?

Will the hood come off?

Will she melt into the arms of her lover?

Or is she checking on a mysterious shipment coming in from Hong Kong?

Monks started this hood business back in the middle ages.

This effect is not like that.

Especially in a luxurious silk crepe de chine.

1948 Hooded Dress (No. 2686). The silhouette in that year undergoes a radical transformation. It's more slender. More fitting. This one comes with a hood that conveniently converts to a shawl collar.

Unusual tie on front closure instead of buttons. Simple sleeves. Flares from waist. Easy entry and exit. Mid calf length.

Intrigue built in at no extra charge.

(You'll know how to work it.) Imported.

Women's sizes: 2 through 18.

Color: Navy with White Tulip print.