At Left: This lovely 1940's Satin Gown drapes in a manner that shows it's heavyweight yarns to fluid effect.  Cohama Mills specialized in this type of heavy slipper satin rayon during the Second World War. 

This type of gown buttoned up the back or zipped with a lapped zipper at the side and was worn with a mid range hoop fashioned with starched gauze. The Off the Shoulder Bertha Collar was supported by an opaque gauze- like Illusion Net.

Note how the Bridesmaid's bouquet of large ribbon width balances out the oversized display of bridal bouquet lillies.