{"product_id":"original-1940s-black-pull-over-dress","title":"Original 1940's Black Pull Over Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate 1940's black vintage dress with split neck pleated yoke, vertical seams, 3\/4 sleeves and flared skirt. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlined jacquard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting dress, it has no side fasteners so it's a pull on dress. I have a few of these and couldn't understand why they were made this way. During the War era (and post war) in Britain, clothing became streamlined due to rationing, and the lack of fabric and notions meant you had to be inventive. Some dresses, for example, had wider waists that pulled in with a tie belt. In the US, Claire McCardell created the Pop Over dress as a response to shortages - but at least they look easier to pop on! This means it is hard to get on if you're a 36\" bust. I got around this by unpicking the side seam. Please bear this in mind if purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest fit: SM approx UK 12\/14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBust: 36\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderarm to underarm: 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaist: 32\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoulders: 16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmholes: approx 18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeves from shoulder to hem: 16 1\/2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHips: 42\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 41\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements in inches are taken with the garment laid flat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill it fit?: Use a tape measure to measure yourself or an item from your wardrobe and check against the above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e no. This is a seamstress made dress and includes machine and hand stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery good, clean vintage condition. See all images.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling \u0026amp; Wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn everyday vintage staple to dress up or down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free in UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't forget to give the shop a follow \u0026amp; share your hurdyburdy purchases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstagram \u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacebook @hurdyburdyvintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinterest hurdyburdyvtg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hurdyburdy vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45693506322534,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/7640\/files\/1940s-black-dress-hurdyburdy-vintage-shop-2.jpg?v=1780573500","url":"https:\/\/hurdyburdy.com\/products\/original-1940s-black-pull-over-dress","provider":"hurdyburdy vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}