{"product_id":"jean-varon-seashells-1970s-maxi-dress","title":"'Seashells' 1970s Maxi Dress attributed to Jean Varon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful ivory chiffon maxi dress which we understand is by reknowned vintage label Jean Varon. The brand created by British designer John Bates in 1960. This dress is part of a collection acquired directly from his family.However it carries no label. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a soft seashell print in mauve at the bottom of the dress with matching mauve zigzag overstitching at the hem, waist and cape sleeve edges, this is a gorgeously romantic dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress has an acetate full lining which has a shoestring strap bodice with a straight across the bust neckline. Over this sits an integrated chiffon cape top with a deep 'V' neckline at the front. It has 4 covered  buttons with rouleaux loop  fastening down the  back from the neck to the waist. Underneath this is a back zip in the lining measuring 13 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe waist features a wide chiffon waist band which ruches in when tied at the back. See images. The waistline has been let out slightly at the back but this does not affect the design of the dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress is in excellent condition.\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\u003eWe estimate the dress would fit a current day UK Size 8\/10. It is shown on a UK Size 8 mannequin. However please see exact measurements below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBust (measured across the lining bodice laid flat) 34\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist 28\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBodice lining arm pit to waist 8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDress length (top of neck button at back to hem) 55\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkirt length 38\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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":55063279894915,"sku":"","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/3855\/7999\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6e3f473a-0b08-461f-b9b5-ffd2bbc42b15.png?v=1777651345","url":"https:\/\/catherinesmithvintage.co.uk\/products\/jean-varon-seashells-1970s-maxi-dress","provider":"Catherine Smith Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}