{"product_id":"silver-and-teal-iridescent-lurex-brocade-cocktail-dress","title":"Silver and Teal Iridescent Lurex Brocade Cocktail Dress","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is the dress you wear to a wedding and spend the evening being asked about where you got it and how fabulous you look. Cut from a silver and teal iridescent lurex brocade with an all-over floral damask weave, it moves between pewter and deep teal depending on the light, the hour, and how good the dancing is. The bodice is fitted and tailored precisely to the waist with a clean square neckline and fine fabric shoulder straps. At the left strap, two hand-crafted fabric corsage flowers, made from the same brocade and each centred with an aqua rhinestone in a vintage setting, add a detail it stops you in your tracks. The skirt falls from a defined waist seam into generous pleats and swings to the knee with the kind of volume that only vintage construction delivers. A rear zipper closes the bodice cleanly. This is a cocktail dress in the truest sense: made for an occasion, built to be remembered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe silhouette is classically 1950s to early 1960s in its intention. Structured, feminine, and completely unapologetic about wanting to be the most beautiful thing in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWear it to a wedding, a garden party, a ball, or any occasion that deserves more than ordinary. Keep jewellery minimal and let the fabric and corsage do everything. Silver or pearl drop earrings, a simple updo, and heeled sandals in silver or nude are all this dress needs. The fitted bodice and pleated skirt work beautifully if you are defined through the waist and want a silhouette that emphasises it. If you carry more fullness through the hip and lower half, the pleated skirt releases gracefully without pulling and the structured bodice draws the eye up to the corsage detail and neckline. If you are narrower through the hip and want volume below the waist, the pleated skirt creates it effortlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeen to try on? Visit The Aviary to try on, make your booking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Visit the Aviary our bespoke fitting room service for Painted Bird Vintage\" href=\"https:\/\/paintedbird.nz\/pages\/welcome-to-the-aviary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1940 - 1970\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private Collection AU\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e n\/a\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridescent silver and teal lurex brocade blend with floral damask weave\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent, commensurate with age and love\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry clean only recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Size Indicator:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 - 8 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bust 36 cm, Waist 28 cm, Hip 48 cm (laid flat)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Size Indicator:\u003c\/strong\u003e n\/a\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fitted and tailored from bust to waist, pleated full skirt to the knee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFixture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original rear zipper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Square neckline, fine fabric shoulder straps, hand-crafted twin brocade corsage flowers with aqua rhinestone centres at left strap, fitted tailored bodice, pleated full skirt, knee length, iridescent lurex brocade fabric, fully lined\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFor 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 Items\/Damaged Items cannot be exchanged, refunded or returned. Additional items pictured are not included in the sale and are for illustrative purposes only. \u003cem\u003eColours may display differently on various devices.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Painted Bird Vintage Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44196150018141,"sku":"BKS29042026","price":169.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0295\/5614\/6269\/files\/LightTealVintageDress_16.jpg?v=1777411848","url":"https:\/\/paintedbird.nz\/products\/silver-and-teal-iridescent-lurex-brocade-cocktail-dress","provider":"Painted Bird Vintage Boutique \u0026 The Aviary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}