{"product_id":"diane-freis-original-1980s-black-floral-georgette-drop-waist-midi-dress-designer-vip","title":"Diane Freis Original 1980s Black Floral Georgette Drop-Waist Midi Dress - DESIGNER 'VIP'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003eDiane Freis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"12\"\u003ebuilt her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"22\"\u003ereputation on exactly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"44\"\u003ethis kind of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"57\"\u003edress: georgette so light \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"83\"\u003eit barely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"93\"\u003eregisters as fabric, cut generously so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"132\"\u003eit moves rather than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"153\"\u003eclings, printed so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"172\"\u003eboldly it stops a room. This one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"205\"\u003elayers two distinct prints -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"273\"\u003e red \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"296\"\u003epolka dots frame a wide yoke at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"328\"\u003ethe neckline and form a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"352\"\u003egathered waistband that sits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"381\"\u003eat the natural waist, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"403\"\u003eand everywhere else, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"426\"\u003egarden of red roses, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"447\"\u003epurple blooms and cobalt blue \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"477\"\u003eflowers tumbles freely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"500\"\u003eacross a black ground. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"527\"\u003eskirt is finely gathered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"552\"\u003einto soft vertical folds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"577\"\u003ethat fan out beautifully \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"602\"\u003eas you walk, finishing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"625\"\u003eat midi length with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"647\"\u003edelicate frilled hem. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"673\"\u003ebatwing-style sleeves gather to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"705\"\u003eelasticated cuffs, completing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"735\"\u003ethe silhouette with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"759\"\u003erelaxed ease Freis was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"782\"\u003eknown for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003eThe blouson bodice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"19\"\u003eskims the bust and torso \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"44\"\u003ewithout defining them, making \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"74\"\u003ethis dress particularly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"98\"\u003eflattering if you prefer ease \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"128\"\u003eacross the upper body. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"155\"\u003epolka dot waistband \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"175\"\u003eprovides a clear visual anchor at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"209\"\u003ethe natural waist, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"228\"\u003ecreating definition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"248\"\u003ewithout requiring a fitted bodice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"282\"\u003ebeneath. The gathered skirt falls away \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"321\"\u003efrom the hips with room to move, so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"357\"\u003ethose who carry proportion through the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"396\"\u003elower body will feel just as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"425\"\u003ecomfortable as those who do not. Wear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"463\"\u003eit with your favourite footwear anywhere, anytime and any season!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeen to try on? Visit The Aviary - make your booking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/paintedbird.nz\/pages\/welcome-to-the-aviary\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1970 - 2000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"25\"\u003e: Private Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"25\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Diane Freis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"65\"\u003eOriginal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Polyester \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"23\"\u003eGeorgette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"23\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"54\"\u003ecommensurate with age and care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"54\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"92\"\u003eWarm hand wash, do not bleach or soak \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"130\"\u003eor wring, hang to dry, warm iron if \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"166\"\u003enecessary, do not dry clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003eModern \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e*: 10 - 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"7\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"44\"\u003e*: Bust: 38 cm, Waist: 30 cm (unstretched), Hips: 64 cm (Laid flat)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"44\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Size Indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e: N\/A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"5\"\u003eRelaxed blouson bodice with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"33\"\u003ebatwing-style sleeves, elasticated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"68\"\u003ecuffs, polka dot gathered waistband, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"105\"\u003eand full gathered midi skirt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"105\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFixture\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"143\"\u003eOriginal buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"143\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mixed print construction: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"183\"\u003ered polka dot yoke, neckline trim and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"221\"\u003ewaistband panel contrasted against \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"256\"\u003eall-over floral print on bodice and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"292\"\u003eskirt. Finely gathered skirt with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"326\"\u003efrilled hem. Back keyhole with button. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"365\"\u003eElasticated cuffs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESIGNER INFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diane Freis is a well-known American designer who dressed the likes of Elton John, Joni Mitchell and Diana Ross. She has a distinct penchant for feminine colourful designs and details. Her work is known world wide and a variety of her iconic pieces can be viewed here at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Diane Freis Designer Vintage Dress at Painted Bird Vintage\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/diane-freis\/fashion\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1st Dibs\u003c\/a\u003e. An interview with the designer can be found \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Diane Freis Designer Dress at Painted Bird Vintage\" href=\"https:\/\/vintagefashionguild.org\/blog\/diane-freis-a-colorful-life\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e For best fit, we recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"33\"\u003ecomparing measurements with a similar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"71\"\u003egarment you already love. We are always \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"111\"\u003ehappy to confirm additional details \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"147\"\u003eprior to purchase. \u003cspan\u003eThis is a highly collectable designer. While researching for a price guide, we did not find another available for sale in the world. \u003c\/span\u003eSale\/Sold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"176\"\u003eItems\/Damaged Items cannot be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"206\"\u003eexchanged, refunded or returned. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"239\"\u003eColours may display differently on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"274\"\u003evarious devices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Painted Bird Vintage Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44527166750813,"sku":"BKS24062026-6","price":189.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0295\/5614\/6269\/files\/RoyalPurpleVintageDress_2.jpg?v=1781586976","url":"https:\/\/paintedbird.nz\/products\/diane-freis-original-1980s-black-floral-georgette-drop-waist-midi-dress-designer-vip","provider":"Painted Bird Vintage Boutique \u0026 The Aviary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}