{"product_id":"original-1940s-deadstock-thick-cotton-belted-chore-dress-in-red-white-and-blue-bust-34","title":"Original 1940's Deadstock Thick Cotton Belted Chore Dress in Red, White and Blue - Bust 34","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fabulous piece was made in the 1940's from crisp white cotton with a wonderfully vibrant print in red, blue, green and pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA petite fitting piece for the shorter lady it has a pleated bodice, short sleeves with white piped turn back cuffs, deep collar with a white piped edge, it fastens with eight white buttons, has pockets and still has the original tie belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI believe this was originally a chore dress but it is far too pretty to be kept for home. It truly would make a perfect summer dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress will best fit a 34-30-40 but to ensure that it will fit you properly, please compare the measurements below to a similar piece you already own;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat bust 18.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat waist 16\" but this is meant to be cinched in with the belt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat hips 22\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulders 13\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulder to waist 14\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulder to hem 37\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat cuff 4 3\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderarm sleeve length 3 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCircumference of hem 60\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeadstock. The dress was found with a collection of other pieces, all of which had never been worn and had been in storage for decades. It still has the fabric dressing smell. Although it has never been worn there are a few small points to note;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eslight storage odour but this will air out or wash out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethere is a stain on the front of the dress between the bottom two buttons-see photo-I have spot cleaned it by hand and the strain has lifted a little but I'm sure with further treatment and a proper wash the stain can be removed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"1940s Style For You","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41183333974071,"sku":"Keith","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/5518\/8279\/files\/EBFBE25B-AD7A-4E78-8DC7-55BC9561AAE6.jpg?v=1722085088","url":"https:\/\/1940sstyleforyou.co.uk\/products\/original-1940s-deadstock-thick-cotton-belted-chore-dress-in-red-white-and-blue-bust-34","provider":"1940s Style For You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}