Purple and Black Checked Wide Lapel Dress circa 1940s

Chic black and purple rayon day dress with wide lapel, modesty panel insert- BIG black buttons down skirt. Hooks at waist, skirt unbuttons. No label, has some minor fade.
 

Measures

40" bust, 30" waist, 44" hips, 17" bodice, 45" long, 17" sleeves