{"product_id":"1950s-darcie-dress-peacock-teal","title":"1950s Darcie Party Dress - Peacock Taffeta","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1950s did glamour REALLY well... and since the everyday wearer was already glam, the step up to eveningwear demanded even more effort and was certainly impressive. Sumptous fabrics of taffeta \u0026amp; satin, rich jewel colours, tonnes of skirt and cinched waists - this was when the party dress came into it's own!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet our new 'Darcie' dress, produced initially in rich Peacock\/teal blue taffeta and fully lined for a beautiful luxe finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by an original, this dress flatters all figures and will become your favourite new frock. Comfy, yet super glam and with some gorgeous vintage features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's talk about the bodice, because this is a 'super clever' piece of pattern cutting. Elegant wide sweetheart neckline is created by the wrap over style which caresses the body with flattering diagonal folds of taffeta. Weve added som shirred panels into the side which provide adjustment to fit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeves are half length, covering the upper arm only and grow into the upper bodice with shaping via darts into the shoulder. Bra anchors \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehave been added - these are small straps sewn under the shoulder that keep the bra straps in place and hidden from view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full sweeping circular skirt finishes off the silhouette and you can add a full and frothy petticoat for a even fuller look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis really is the perfect dress for parties - winter or summer... Bridesmaids, anniversaries or date night. Go 'full on' glam by adding as much bling as you wish, satin gloves and your favourite sparkling heels. Or dress demure with with subtle accessories. Our recommendation? A Tiara would not be out of place here!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Taffeta fabric is a crisp, lightweight woven fabric with a smooth sheen and a soft rustle, and it holds the shape of a full skirt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Ruched bodice - wrap over style\u003cbr\u003e- Full circle skirt\u003cbr\u003e- Elbow length sleeves\u003cbr\u003e- Wide Sweetheart neckline\u003cbr\u003e- Bra anchors\u003cbr\u003e- Back zip\u003cbr\u003e- side shirring panels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade with love in Yorkshire, England.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFabric: Taffeta synthetic - Lining: Acetate\u003cbr\u003eLength from natural waist: approximately 27 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLove the full circle skirt? See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/products\/1950s-grace-dress-sapphire-blue-floral-devore\"\u003e1950s Grace Dress\u003c\/a\u003e in sapphire floral devoré\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eFAQ \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this a 1950s dress?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe silhouette is typical of the decade: a fitted, cinched waist with a full circle skirt, a wrap-over bodice and a wide sweetheart neckline. It is based on an original vintage dress and made in taffeta, a fabric closely tied to 1950s party and eveningwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the “New Look” silhouette?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s the cinched waist and full skirt launched by Christian Dior in 1947 that defined 1950s dressing. The Darcie follows that shape, with a fitted waist over a full circle skirt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy taffeta and jewel colours?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaffeta and satin in rich jewel colours were the fabrics of 1950s eveningwear, because the crisp cloth holds the shape of a full skirt. Peacock teal is a jewel shade in that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I wear a petticoat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, if you want more fullness. The skirt is left unlined so you can add one. A stiffened petticoat gives the classic 1950s shape. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a wrap-over bodice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA bodice with one front panel crossing over the other, which creates the wide sweetheart neckline with diagonal folds of taffeta. The side panels are shirred so the fit can be adjusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are bra anchors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall straps sewn under the shoulder that keep your bra straps hidden and in place under the wide neckline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove this Era? Read more in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/pages\/1950s-vintage-style-guide\"\u003e1950s Style Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Foxy","offers":[{"title":"UK 08","offer_id":57001952018818,"sku":"DR50_18PT_08","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 10","offer_id":57001952051586,"sku":"DR50_18PT_10","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 12","offer_id":57001952084354,"sku":"DR50_18PT_12","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 14","offer_id":57001952117122,"sku":"DR50_18PT_14","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 16","offer_id":57001952149890,"sku":"DR50_18PT_16","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 18","offer_id":57001952182658,"sku":"DR50_18PT_18","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/9803\/5497\/files\/Darcieheropostcard_1.jpg?v=1793121866","url":"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/products\/1950s-darcie-dress-peacock-teal","provider":"The House of Foxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}