{"product_id":"1930s-striped-dress","title":"1930s Striped Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an exquisite original and rare 1930s dress. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBespoke and beautifully hand tailored in a soft rust and black narrow striped fabric. This fabric, probably a wool or wool blend crepe twill, epitomises the Art Deco era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDresses like this are not only rare but even rarer to find in this condition. Not surprising when it's close to 100 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high sharp collared neckline highlights the elegance of the dress. The perfect matching of the stripes creating the Chevron pattern on the skirt and the exquisitely shaped narrow patch pockets which extend from the waistline to the bust accentuate the skill of the tailoring. The more you examine the dress the more the level of design and tailoring impresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut on the bias the dress drapes beautifully giving a superb fit and look. It has a matching narrow fabric tie belt which finishes the dress off perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress fastens with seven fabric covered buttons with rouleau loops at the back at the nape of the neck. It also has  \u003cspan\u003efive fabric covered buttons (again with rouleau loops) at each cuff to allow the hand to pass through the sleeve.\u003c\/span\u003e It has an opening to the left side seam at the waist which fastens with press studs to allow the dress to be put on over the head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has the original angular stuffed fabric shoulder pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a matching fabric tie belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one piece you will treasure!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Please note that the images of the item on models are AI generated and are given to show how it might look when worn. The fine detail may not always be identical to the item being offered. So please refer to the other images as well to obtain the actual definitive view.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBust (laid flat armpit to armpit) 34ins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist (laid flat side seam to side seam at full bias stretch) 28ins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody length (nape of neck to waist seam) 16ins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkirt length (waist seam to hem) centre back 42ins centre front 40ins. \u003cem\u003eThis slight dip at the back allows for the bias cut and natural curve of the body in the dress design. This lower hemline at the back is often seen as a feature in 1930s dresses to give a more dramatic effect to the swirl\/drape of the skirt.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth across shoulders (shoulder seam to shoulder seam at centre top) 14ins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve length (inner seam armpit to cuff hem) 17ins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength back opening 6ins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength side opening 6ins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuff circumference when buttoned 8.5ins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catherine Smith Vintage ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57155183477123,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/3855\/7999\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_cf2cd954-ef4d-462d-ab1e-25d15ba06058.png?v=1768331994","url":"https:\/\/catherinesmithvintage.co.uk\/products\/1930s-striped-dress","provider":"Catherine Smith Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}