{"product_id":"1940s-shirt-waister-dress-periwinkle","title":"1940s Shirt-Waister Dress - Periwinkle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroducing the prettiest multi-seasonal shade... 'Periwinkle'. Authentically vintage in feel, this beautifully muted yet richly toned mid-blue brings effortless elegance to our much-loved Shirt-Waister. Finished with contrasting ivory buttons, it's a timeless treasure made to be worn through every season.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eshirt-waister: \u003c\/strong\u003e a dress style built around a button-through shirt-style bodice, gathered into a fitted waist. This style is the epitome of 1940s wartime styling. \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. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe've kept the iconic \u003cstrong\u003eshoulder yoke\u003c\/strong\u003e - a fitted panel across the upper back and front - with gathers falling into tucks at the waist seam, giving the blouson-style ease of movement 1940s working women needed. 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. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThere's plenty of flare in the skirt, but it still stays true to \u003cstrong\u003eCC41\u003c\/strong\u003e fabric usage - the 'Controlled Commodity 1941' utility scheme that regulated fabric and styling during wartime rationing, limiting details like pleats, buttons and trim to conserve material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLastly - create the classic 1940s wartime silhouette  - we've added a little pad into the shoulder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePeriwinkle blue joins the full Shirt-Waister range, also available in \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/products\/1940s-shirt-waister-dress-port\"\u003ePort\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/products\/1940s-shirt-waister-dress-plum\"\u003ePlum\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/products\/1940s-shirt-waister-dress-jubilee\"\u003eJubilee\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/products\/1940s-shirt-waister-dress-burnt-peach\"\u003eBurnt Peach\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/products\/1940s-shirt-waister-dress-pine\"\u003ePine\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/products\/1940s-shirt-waister-dress-dragonfly\"\u003eDragonfly\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/products\/1940s-shirt-waister-dress-black\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/a\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade with love 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, Jubilee, Burnt Peach, Pine, Dragonfly and Spring Parade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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":56823486382466,"sku":"DR40_27per_08","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 10","offer_id":56823486415234,"sku":"DR40_27per_10","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 12","offer_id":56823486448002,"sku":"DR40_27per_12","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 14","offer_id":56823486480770,"sku":"DR40_27per_14","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 16","offer_id":56823486513538,"sku":"DR40_27per_16","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 18","offer_id":56823486546306,"sku":"DR40_27per_18","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 20","offer_id":56828176204162,"sku":"DR40_27per_20","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 22","offer_id":56828176236930,"sku":"DR40_27per_22","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 24","offer_id":56828176269698,"sku":"DR40_27per_24","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/9803\/5497\/files\/Feminine_tea_dresses_1.jpg?v=1785504419","url":"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/products\/1940s-shirt-waister-dress-periwinkle","provider":"The House of Foxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}