{"product_id":"1950s-1960s-pale-blue-brocade-rhinestone-empire-gown-vip","title":"1950s–1960s Pale Blue Brocade Rhinestone Empire Gown 'VIP'","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHonestly, where has this dress been all your life? Woven in the most ethereal duck-egg blue satin-cotton brocade, with an all-over pattern of abstract medallions pressed into the weave itself, this gown has the kind of quiet, silvery luminosity that makes a room turn its head without you having to do a single thing. The construction is pure mid-century British magic: a sleeveless column cut with clean, uncluttered confidence, finished with hand-applied crystal and paste rhinestone trim running the full length of the wide scoop neckline, along the straps, and across the raised empire waist. A scatter of deeper sapphire-toned stones cascades from the centre front like a tiny, very glamorous constellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe raised empire line sitting just below the bust, elongates the torso beautifully and lets the fabric fall in one long, uninterrupted column to the midi hem, skimming rather than clinging. This silhouette is genuinely flattering across a wide range of proportions: it lifts the eye upward toward the collarbone and shoulders, and floats past the waist and hip. Style it with a sleek low chignon, bare skin, silver heels, and the quiet confidence of someone who knows exactly what they walked in wearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeen to try on? Visit The Aviary - make your booking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paintedbird.nz\/pages\/welcome-to-the-aviary\" title=\"The Aviary - bespoke fitting room experience for Painted Bird Vintage\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1940 - 1970 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric\u003c\/strong\u003e: Satin cotton blend brocade \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good, commensurate with age and love. Some small areas of concern as shown in images. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dry clean or gentle hand wash, line dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Size Indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e*: 6 - 8 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e*: Bust 38 cm, Waist 36 cm, Hip 40 cm (laid flat) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Size Indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sleeveless empire-line column gown, midi length \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFixture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Concealed back zip and side zip\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e: All-over satin brocade weave, continuous rhinestone trim to neckline and straps, sapphire-toned paste stone cluster detail at centre front neckline, rhinestone band at empire waistline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e For best fit, we recommend comparing measurements with a similar garment you already love. We are always happy to confirm additional details prior to purchase. Sale\/Sold\/Damaged Items cannot be exchanged, refunded or returned. \u003cem\u003eColours may display differently on various devices.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Painted Bird Vintage Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449187758173,"sku":"K427","price":149.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0295\/5614\/6269\/files\/01015990.jpg?v=1779690574","url":"https:\/\/paintedbird.nz\/products\/1950s-1960s-pale-blue-brocade-rhinestone-empire-gown-vip","provider":"Painted Bird Vintage Boutique \u0026 The Aviary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}