antique leather unusual 1920s Egyptian revival strap or hip belt with decorative cabochons vintage sweater The dress is fitted over

The dress is fitted over the bust in a shift shape

it has very slight underarm fade to the lining (externally minimal)

then just need to attach with a few tacking stitches

You could possible add a longer opening to the rear

antique leather unusual 1920s Egyptian revival strap or hip belt with decorative cabochons vintage sweater The dress is fitted overUnusual decorative leather strap or belt? with fancy gilt metal hardware decorated with glass cabochons. I believe the cabochons are probably Gablonz or at least European in the Egyptian revival style a stylised hieroglyphic design. I have added a gilt metal double buckle which will work as a fastener. I havent liked to permanently fix it by pinching the loops, in case you want to use it as a strap. Im really not sure what it was used for originally!