1940s O'Hara Cocktail Dress - Moonflower
Film noir glamour is back. Our limited-edition ‘Moonflower’ print graces the return a Foxy classic cocktail dress inspired by Dorothy O’Hara, the mid-century icon famed for her masterful draping and figure-flattering designs!
Dorothy O'Hara was known for being a designer at Paramount Studios throughout the 1940s but also had her own fashion label which thrived through the late 40s and 50s. Her designs were incredibly flattering with a focus on strong shoulders and a slim hip - using clever draping techniques to enhance and accentuate the female figure.
This dress is inspired by some of her 1940s designs via handling originals and photographs.
The beauty of this dress is how it flatters the figure whilst still being demure. We've used ruching at the hip and across the bust to create shape and interest whilst the square neckline gives a healthy nod to the 1940s silhouette.
Many of you will love the longer sleeves which have shaping darts on the inside elbow and the back zip for ease in getting the dress on. Full faux wrap on skirt.
This dress is potentially more versatile than it seems, wear with black accessories (like the belt shown on model shot) for practical purposes or glam up with some bling and a fancy up do.
Key Features Include:-
- flattering square neckline
- elegant gathers over bustline
- wrap skirt with flattering hip gathers
- back zip
- 3 quarter darted sleeves
Proudly made in the UK
Fabric: Viscose/poly/spandex mix - there is some comfort stretch
Washing instructions: cool hand wash or dry clean
Length from natural waist: approx 27 inches
Film noir glamour is back. Our limited-edition ‘Moonflower’ print graces the return a Foxy classic cocktail dress inspired by Dorothy O’Hara, the mid-century icon famed for her masterful draping and figure-flattering designs!
Dorothy O'Hara was known for being a designer at Paramount Studios throughout the 1940s but also had her own fashion label which thrived through the late 40s and 50s. Her designs were incredibly flattering with a focus on strong shoulders and a slim hip - using clever draping techniques to enhance and accentuate the female figure.
This dress is inspired by some of her 1940s designs via handling originals and photographs.
The beauty of this dress is how it flatters the figure whilst still being demure. We've used ruching at the hip and across the bust to create shape and interest whilst the square neckline gives a healthy nod to the 1940s silhouette.
Many of you will love the longer sleeves which have shaping darts on the inside elbow and the back zip for ease in getting the dress on. Full faux wrap on skirt.
This dress is potentially more versatile than it seems, wear with black accessories (like the belt shown on model shot) for practical purposes or glam up with some bling and a fancy up do.
Key Features Include:-
- flattering square neckline
- elegant gathers over bustline
- wrap skirt with flattering hip gathers
- back zip
- 3 quarter darted sleeves
Proudly made in the UK
Fabric: Viscose/poly/spandex mix - there is some comfort stretch
Washing instructions: cool hand wash or dry clean
Length from natural waist: approx 27 inches
| SIZE | BUST | WAIST | HIPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6* | 79cm 31" |
61cm 24" |
84cm 33" |
| 8 | 84cm 33" |
66cm 26" |
89cm 35" |
| 10 | 89cm 35" |
71cm 28" |
94cm 37" |
| 12 | 94cm 37" |
76cm 30" |
99cm 39" |
| 14 | 99cm 39" |
81cm 32" |
104cm 41" |
| 16 | 104cm 41" |
86.5cm 34" |
110cm 43" |
| 18 | 110cm 43" |
91.5cm 36" |
116cm 45.5" |
| 20* | to 117cm to 46" |
to 97cm to 39" |
123cm 48" |
| 22* | to 124cm to 49" |
to 104cm to 42.5" |
130cm 51" |
| 24* | to 131cm to 51.5" |
to 110cm to 44" |
137cm 54" |
| 26* | to 138cm to 54" |
to 117cm to 46" |
144cm 57" |
Delivery
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A little note on duties: any applicable import taxes are calculated and added at checkout. We ship DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), which means we take care of everything on your behalf — your parcel passes straight through customs and arrives at your door with nothing more to do.
A little note on duties: any applicable import duties are calculated and added at checkout. We ship DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), which means we take care of everything on your behalf — your parcel passes straight through customs and arrives at your door with nothing more to do.
A little note on duties: import duties or taxes may be applied by your country's customs authority when your order arrives. We'd recommend checking your local customs guidelines before ordering if you're unsure — we'd hate for any surprises to take the shine off your new piece.
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