{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-dress-stellar-designer-margaret-newman-cotton-halter-sundress-w-style-size-s","title":"Vintage 1950s Dress - Stellar Designer Margaret Newman Cotton Halter Sundress w Floral Appliqués Size S","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e♛\u003c\/span\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage ca. 1950s “A Margaret Newman Original” cotton pique princess-seamed sundress with halter\/stole-effect neckline, short bones in rear bodice, ginormous guipure daisy appliques, and a Pellon-lined, perfectly structured skirt. Blue polished cotton swags meet in the rear and are crowned with a perfect bow. Over-the-top in the best ways possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosures: rear metal zipper\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.\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 Small. Fabric allowances + darts allow tailoring somewhat larger or smaller. Has \"give\" to fabric when pulled very tight wherever noted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBust (underarm area measured flat across, then doubled) to about 34\" and has some extra room in the curved, seamed bust cups\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWaist about  26\"\/tight 27\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHips full\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to hem about 42\" + 1\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e♛\u003c\/span\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat vintage shape. Rear zipper works; shoulders were too broad on my dress form to close zipper to the top safely. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDress reads to the eye as bright-white and fresh, just like the photos. However, while photographing under bright studio lights, I found a very faint fingertip-sized hint of age toning at side waist seam and a pinhead-sized dot of it low down on a flower appliqué. I couldn’t make this out in normal indoor lighting, but thought it worth mention. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtra note: dress was cleaned but not soaked due to its Pellon skirt lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e••••••\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor signs of previous use, character, and age are normal and expected for all pre-owned and vintage pieces. Flaws and issues we find are carefully noted\/photographed, and our detailed photos give you a good idea of the look of each garment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jumblelaya Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":53830190203104,"sku":"4843","price":298.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/7032\/3424\/files\/452A4786.jpg?v=1786049438","url":"https:\/\/jumblelaya.com\/products\/vintage-1950s-dress-stellar-designer-margaret-newman-cotton-halter-sundress-w-style-size-s","provider":"Jumblelaya Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}