Odette Barsa was a lingerie designer who was very successful. She was born in Syria in 1901 and came to America where she married Simon Barsa in 1922. Her husband had a successful business but it got into trouble after the 1929 stock market crash so she started making lingerie. She imported her fabric and embroideries and made high end lingerie up until her death in 1975. 

This is a lovely piece that is not one hundred percent perfect but is too over the top and fabulous not to find a home for it. This would have been meant to be more of a hostess piece that you would wear while entertaining at home. Now a piece like this could be worn anywhere. It is a lovely clear red that is a touch brighter in person. The cut is extremely loose and easy. It is a simple T shape with wide sleeves, straight wide cut through the body and a simple notched collar. Each sleeve is adorned with a wide band of feathers that have been dyed to match the red of the dress. I love the length and the side slits because you can wear it as a dress or layer it over soft loose pants for a more pyjama set feel. You could easily belt this to add shape if you wished. It is a great piece that is easy to wear and has lots of impact. Has pockets on each hip. Presents as excellent condition with a note to review below

Unlined and slips on to wear. The fabric is a red silky finish synthetic. There is a hook & eye ling the notched neck. In very bright light I see a change of colour in the red here and there and light marks scattered all over. It's very faint but there. Please see the photo after the label shot. The loose cut should work on a range of sizes

Sleeves: 22" long and 24" around 
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: to 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist-hips: open
Length: 48" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG

Item# DD3620

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.