{"product_id":"1940s-shirt-waister-dress-earth-pearl","title":"1940s Shirt-Waister Dress - Earth Pearl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe shirt-waister is the real 1940s classic and epitome of 1940s wartime design\/styling. \u003cstrong\u003eAn autumn and winter seasonal special, 'Earth Pearl' brings together warm brown, mustard and rust with touches of white in a beautifully rustic print.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is practical, demure, elegant and classy - all the hallmarks of the 1940s. This dress has been designed to be as authentic as possible and is based on original patterns and photographs. We love how this colour-way can be dressed up or down = making it super versatile and an excellent addition to your vintage wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor classic 1940s demure dressing - this style buttons right up to the top via button and loop or can be more worn more open. Buttons are a fabulous reproduction of an original 1930s button and have an art deco feel to them. Dress has classic iconic shoulder yoke with gathers above bust that fall nicely into tucks into waistline. Cinch further with sash belt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new style has no zip - similar to many originals it buttons below the waist instead. There's plenty of flare in the skirt but still very close to CC41 fabric usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLastly -  to create the classic 1940s wartime silhouette  - we've added a little pad into the shoulder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% 'eco-vero' rayon\/viscose marocain crepe from sustainable source, feels very 'vintage' and is a similar to the fabrics worn at this time. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1940s Shirt Waister features include:-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- iconic gathers into a low shoulder yoke at front and back\u003cbr\u003e- tucks at the bottom of blouse into waist seam (gives plenty of room for movement) \u003cbr\u003e- authentic style collar which can be buttoned right to the top or left open\u003cbr\u003e- reproduction 1930s buttons \u003cbr\u003e- sash belt to nip in at the waist\u003cbr\u003e- shoulder pads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dress is a must have for any 1940s enthusiast. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/blogs\/news\/the-1940s-shirt-waister-dress\"\u003eSee our post all about it here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade in Yorkshire, England\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFabric: \u003c\/b\u003e100% Rayon\/Viscose an authentic feel rayon crepe and behaves like a vintage fabric but does crease.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWashing instructions: \u003c\/b\u003ecool hand wash or dry clean as some shrinkage may occur\u003cbr\u003eLength from natural waist: approx 26 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is CC41?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCC41 refers to Britain's WWII Utility Clothing Scheme (\"Controlled Commodity 1941\"), which regulated fabric use and limited styling details like pleats and trim during wartime rationing - a hallmark of authentic 1940s design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a shirt-waister dress?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA shirt-waister is a dress built around a button-through, shirt-style bodice gathered into a fitted waist - a practical, versatile style that was a wartime wardrobe staple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Shirt Waister dress have a zip?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo:  like many original 1940s versions, it buttons below the waist instead of using a zip, staying true to the period construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many colourways does the Shirt Waister dress come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's one of our widest colour ranges, including Black, Port, Plum, Burnt Peach, Pine, Dragonfly and Periwinkle blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSee our \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/blogs\/news\/the-1940s-shirt-waister-dress\"\u003efull post on the 1940s Shirt Waister Dress\u003c\/a\u003e for more on its wartime history and design details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLove this era?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Read our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/pages\/1940s-vintage-style-guide\" class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\"\u003e1940s Vintage Style Guide ?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Foxy","offers":[{"title":"UK 08","offer_id":56975161622914,"sku":"DR40_27ep_08","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 10","offer_id":56975161655682,"sku":"DR40_27ep_10","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 12","offer_id":56975161688450,"sku":"DR40_27ep_12","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 14","offer_id":56975161721218,"sku":"DR40_27ep_14","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 16","offer_id":56975161753986,"sku":"DR40_27ep_16","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 18","offer_id":56975161786754,"sku":"DR40_27ep_18","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 20","offer_id":56975161819522,"sku":"DR40_27ep_20","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 22","offer_id":56975161852290,"sku":"DR40_27ep_22","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 24","offer_id":56975161885058,"sku":"DR40_27ep_24","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/9803\/5497\/files\/shirtwaisterearthpearl.jpg?v=1792494355","url":"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/products\/1940s-shirt-waister-dress-earth-pearl","provider":"The House of Foxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}