{"product_id":"vintage-1970s-rose-marie-reid-uk-size-10-12-blue-purple-tones-feather-print-wide-sleeve-maxi-dress","title":"Vintage Late 1970s ROSE MARIE REID UK Size 10-12 Blue \u0026 Purple Tones Feather Print Wide Sleeve Maxi Dress","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eBrand - Rose Marie Reid\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition - good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas been freshly laundered so is ready to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRose Marie Reid was a swimsuit designer who was very popular in the 1950's. She changed the face of swimwear for woman with her belief that woman should feel just as glamorous in a swimsuit as she did in an evening gown and her designs centred around this. She was the first swimsuit designer to introduce tummy panels, brief skirts and inner brassieres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe also designed cover up garments and holiday dresses to wear over swimsuits and these are getting quite hard to find. This is a rare dress. More substantial than a cover up. A proper dress. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dress is being made from 100% nylon in blue \u0026amp; purple tones. With a beautiful feather print. Signed Rose Marie Reid in several places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIt has a round neckline to the front of the dress and slips on over the head. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt ties to the back of the neck and is split all the way down the centre of the back of the bodice. You could wear it the other way round if you wanted to be more daring!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dress has ruched elasticated shoulders and very wide and loose fitting mid length sleeves that drape over the arms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a very tight elasticated waist to cinch in and add shape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is maxi in length and unlined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough nylon it isn't see through so can be worn as a dress rather than a cover up. It is a beautiful piece and the pics don't so it justice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabelled as a UK size 10 but it would also fit up to size 12.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\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 - Up to 38\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist - up to 34\"\u003cbr\u003eHips - Free\u003cbr\u003eLength - 55\" shoulder to hem when on the hanger. But, when worn the length will be a couple of inches shorter as it has to be hitched up on to the waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Secret Parlour Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54994407719287,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5474\/7688\/files\/B315A9CF-BD68-44CE-8A52-3CEA3EF8361E.jpg?v=1740499043","url":"https:\/\/irisandivyvintage.co.uk\/products\/vintage-1970s-rose-marie-reid-uk-size-10-12-blue-purple-tones-feather-print-wide-sleeve-maxi-dress","provider":"The Secret Parlour Vintage Clothing ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}