{"product_id":"1950s-harrods-cream-brocade-wedding-dress-with-petticoat","title":"1950s Harrods Cream Brocade Wedding Dress with Petticoat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant wedding dress was made for Harrods in the mid-1950s, most likely around 1956–57. Tailored from rich cream floral brocade, it has a wide neckline, fitted bodice and full, flared skirt, with internal padding above the bust to help shape the silhouette. The back is cut to a deep V and fastens with a concealed zip, finished with a row of delicate fabric-covered buttons. At the front, softly pleated panels of matching brocade curve across the hips, taking their inspiration from the exaggerated pannier silhouettes of 18th-century dress and adding an unusual sculptural element to the otherwise clean construction. The skirt is gently pleated at the back and lined in calico to give it body and help maintain its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress is accompanied by its detachable white cotton and tulle petticoat, which can be worn underneath for additional volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress is in very good to excellent vintage condition and is very well made, coming from one of the premier bridal salons in the country at that time. The cream brocade remains in lovely condition, with only a couple of very faint marks around the hem and a small mark near the left bust dart which are only apparent on close inspection and are not visible when worn. The calico backing has yellowed with age, as would be expected, but this is entirely internal. There are no surviving size or composition labels and the fabric has no stretch. Our model is 5'11\" and wears a UK 6 (US 0–2); the dress fitted her very well, with generous room through the hips and some additional space at the bust. We believe it could accommodate up to a small UK 8 or US 4, depending on proportions. Please refer to the sizing information below to ensure the best fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS DRESS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 34 in. (86 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 26 in. (66 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 56 in. (142 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 58 in. (147 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS PETTICOAT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 26 in. (66 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 40 in. (102 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 41 in. (104 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIRCA VINTAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57198784315770,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/5978\/1798\/files\/1950s_Harrods_Cream_Brocade_Wedding_Dress_with_Pockets_and_Petticoat_-_9_copy_6ffaf408-cfbe-412b-8c2f-724be392b398.jpg?v=1787574619","url":"https:\/\/www.circavintage.com\/de\/products\/1950s-harrods-cream-brocade-wedding-dress-with-petticoat","provider":"CIRCA VINTAGE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}