{"product_id":"vintage-1930s-to-1940s-dress-volup-red-hot-pink-green-rose-print-rayon-jersey-dress-w-galalith-belt-size-xl","title":"Vintage 1930s to 1940s Dress - Volup! Red Hot Pink Green Rose Print Rayon Jersey Gown w Galalith Belt Size XL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e♛\u003c\/span\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA study in fluid tension from the late 1930s, early 1940s, a rayon jersey knit gown in a great harder-to-find size. Hot pink, red, black, and forest green rose print, delightfully lurid (see \u003cstrong\u003eclose-up of print \u003c\/strong\u003efor a better idea of how the colors look in person...they really pop!). Self button trim for a \"shirtwaist\" look, can be worn open at neckline, too. Matching belt with green deco galalith buckle, sweeping gored skirt. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \"once in a lifetime\" piece. For the price of two nice 1940s print dresses, you get the best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed layaway? Use ShopPay at check-out to set up no-interest time payments....your item ships out in our next scheduled shipment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•Closures: metal snap at neckline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll accessories (belts, jewelry, crinolines, pins, etc.) are for style inspiration only unless indicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e♛\u003c\/span\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout a modern size XL; please allow room for ease and the kind of fit you prefer. Interior darts + allowances allow tailoring larger or smaller. Make sure you allow for enough room to get the kind of fit you like. This is a knit, and there is additional give to the fabric when pulled taut\/tight, wherever indicated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBust (underarm area measured flat across front, then doubled) about 42\" to 48\" pulled tight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWaist (measured across front seam and doubled) about 36\" to tight 42\"; use belt to adjust to fit \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHips to about 56\" - tight 60\" (~10\" from waist seam)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to waist seam about 16 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to hem about 46\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShoulders suit about 16\" - 17\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSleeves about 12 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e♛\u003c\/span\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat vintage shape, especially for this fabric. Perfectly vivid\/saturated print.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNitpicks: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere's a small, vertical mend on the underside of sleeve cuff. This was done by a former owner at some point. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI noted while steaming dress that the skirt's hem appears to have been ~6 1\/2\" higher at some point and then let back down, leaving tiny ghost thread-holes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are two small oblong holes and a tiny circular hole tucked within a natural fold of the skirt's hemline toward one side.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI took photos of everything -- none of these things stand out to the eye with that busy, bright print, dress must be inspected closely to find.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLast thing: belt had old stitches for a buckle but original buckle was gone; I added the perfectly color-matched, era-correct galalith plastic buckle shown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e••••••\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor signs of previous use and age are normal and expected for all pre-owned and vintage pieces. Flaws and issues are carefully noted\/photographed, and our detailed photos give you a good idea of the look of each garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Jumblelaya Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Volup XL","offer_id":52244962541792,"sku":null,"price":348.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/7032\/3424\/files\/452A2783_d5959b6c-0fc4-4893-8bb8-2ae5d32ba79a.jpg?v=1777334985","url":"https:\/\/jumblelaya.com\/products\/vintage-1930s-to-1940s-dress-volup-red-hot-pink-green-rose-print-rayon-jersey-dress-w-galalith-belt-size-xl","provider":"Jumblelaya Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}