{"product_id":"40s-50s-fred-howard-rust-coloured-polka-dot-full-circle-dress-m","title":"40s 50s FRED HOWARD RUST COLOURED POLKA DOT FULL CIRCLE DRESS - M","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/7404\/3748\/files\/5712bc466b089a168a676cfec1eeb616-simple-arrow-decorative-divider-by-vexels_3076d85e-fb6f-4502-bb46-0ffd76af0804_480x480.png?v=1565720106\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful rich warm russet orange coloured late 40s \/ early 50s dress by Fred Howard with a small brown spot print. Lovely design with a shirt style bodice with massive pointed collar and seven big dark red buttons to the chest. 3\/4 sleeve with turn up cuffs. Fitted waistband with a full circle skirt, sewn in pleats over the hips and finished in a generous midi length. Fabric is a rustly, slightly formal feeling, synthetic with a lovely lustre and a soft striped effect to the weave. Absolutely gorgeous and wears well both with and without a petticoat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDress is pictured with a petticoat which is not included in the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dress is labeled a size 16 to fit a 39\" hip but fits approx like a modern day xx. For your best fit please refer to the measurements.\u003cbr\u003eFit on model: clipped to fit\u003cbr\u003eChest: 40\" (best fit smaller as fabric has no stretch and is meant to fit a bit blousey)\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 29\"\u003cbr\u003eHip: free\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to waist: 16.5\"\u003cbr\u003eSleeve from underarm to cuff: 13\"\u003cbr\u003eShoulder seam to shoulder seam: 15\"\u003cbr\u003eLength: 46\"\u003cbr\u003e(There is a short top stitch hem on this)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGood condition. Some issues worth note, still presents beautifully and priced to reflect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Some small marks to the skirt and some lightened patches in the fabric, see photos, and a couple of small marks near the hem. The skirt is very full, so this hides quite well in the fullness and folds when worn. It's not at all as noticeable as it seems in the photos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Some small signs of wear to the fabric under the arms and one the collar and one tiny darn to the hem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/7404\/3748\/files\/5712bc466b089a168a676cfec1eeb616-simple-arrow-decorative-divider-by-vexels_3076d85e-fb6f-4502-bb46-0ffd76af0804_480x480.png?v=1565720106\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sartorial Matters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57839021883772,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/7404\/3748\/files\/DSC03384_fc3a75cd-2c8b-40e7-8927-4d9273c1f3e4.jpg?v=1793297499","url":"https:\/\/sartorialmatters.co.uk\/products\/40s-50s-fred-howard-rust-coloured-polka-dot-full-circle-dress-m","provider":"Sartorial Matters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}