{"product_id":"vintage-1960s","title":"Vintage Late 1940s RARE ARTHUR BANKS Size 8-10 Black Rayon Satin Stripe Bow Detail Wiggle Party Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand - Arthur Banks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition - good vintage condition for its age. There is a little bit of pink colour run on the yellow satin stripes but you have to look very closely to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArthur Banks was a British dressmaker and designer from the 1940s through to the early 1960s. His dresses are very hard to come by now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is a late 1940's back satin backed rayon fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith gold yellow \u0026amp; pink satin trim at the waist and bow detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a mock wrap style dress wiggle dress that has a cross over v-neckline to the front with very subtle pleating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sleeveless and fastens to the side of the dress with a metal zip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith shoulder pads to add some structure. They are a little bunched up and out of side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a large bow detail to the front left side of the waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a below knee length, wrap style skirt that is fitted and unlined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReally gorgeous for Xmas party season.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that the dress is being shown pinned to fit the mannequin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage sizes often come up smaller than modern day sizes. For this reason we measure each of our garments and estimate the modern day size of it based on today's fashion industry standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChest - 36\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist - 28\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHips - 36\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength - 42\" shoulder to hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that the dress is being shown pinned to fit the mannequin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage sizes often come up smaller than modern day sizes. For this reason we measure each of our garments and estimate the modern day size of it based on today's fashion industry standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChest - 38-40\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist - up to 36\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHips - up to 44\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength - 35\" shoulder to hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~Important Information~ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe pride ourselves on our excellent customer service so you can shop with confidence here knowing that we are always at hand to answer any questions and deal with your questions as soon as possible. If you wish to send me a message please press the contact button in the menu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor our international customers: Please be aware that you are responsible for any import duty, VAT and other taxes that might be applied in your country, so please research this before purchasing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis now includes our American customers with the removal of the \"de minimis\" exemption from the 29th August. A tariff of 10% is due on items arriving from the UK. (If items are made in other countries a higher tariff applies, but, 99% of my items are made in the UK) To make things simple I will collect the tariff fee through a small increase in shipping costs on American orders and pay it on your behalf. This should mean your parcels arrive as normal without delay at customs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Secret Parlour Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56133019795831,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5474\/7688\/files\/367D8F07-F5B4-430E-A0F7-19AFEF63030D.jpg?v=1762422189","url":"https:\/\/irisandivyvintage.co.uk\/products\/vintage-1960s","provider":"The Secret Parlour Vintage Clothing ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}