{"product_id":"incredible-1970s-jean-patou-printed-silk-organza-dress-w-layered-ruffled-neckline-hem","title":"Incredible 1970s Jean Patou Printed Silk Organza Dress w Layered Ruffled Neckline \u0026 Hem","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an exceptionally beautiful Jean Patou dress. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJean Patou once said \"\u003cem\u003eCertain dressmakers desire to pass for an artist. I have one ambition: that is to have good taste\u003c\/em\u003e.\" This dress is the very epitome of that statement.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is one of the most beautiful dresses that I have had come through my hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress combines a crepe chiffon for the ruffles and sash with a beautifully printed bias cut silk organza through the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is suspended from tiny straps made out of the printed silk organza and these curve up and over each shoulder. The neckline is cut fairly straight across at the front and has a slight scoop at the back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll the way around the edge of the neckline are three stacked layers of softly pleated ruffles. There are two that are in a deep fuchsia pink that has a slight red undertone and then a blue layer sits in between those. The movement these create once on is fantastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround the hem is a double layer of ruffles with the pink on top and a blue underneath. The ruffles at the hem are wider and tie everything beautifully together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder the ruffles the bodice skims over to a seamed waist. The pattern on the bodice has a blue base with yellow and pink flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the waist the pattern between there and where the ruffle start on the hem changes to a more intricate print that brings in yellows, soft pink and greens. It is spectacular. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe skirt widens out quite substantially as it reaches the hem. They add just enough weight so that it moves beautifully around you as you move as well as adding to the beauty of the dress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress comes with it's original matching wide sash that hooks in place around the waist. It is the same colour as the pink parts of the ruffles. I love how this cinches in the shape. It is the perfect finishing touch. You could also wear a thinner belt if you wished or even wear no belt, but it does look spectacular once altogether.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is fully lined in a blue silk and has a ton of hand finishes inside. I have photoed an inner seam for you to see. It closes with a back zipper. The lining has a hidden panels of stiffening throughout the lower portion of the skirt so that the shape is held better. I see some slight fading around the very inside edge of the top but it is nothing that shows outside. Some minor fraying to the top of the straps. Please see the photos after the label shot. The sash hooks to close. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is no size tag present. Please go by the measurements listed below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent condition with the minor notes above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBust: 17.5\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 14\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eHips: open\u003cbr\u003eBodice: 17\" from top of shoulder to waist\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 58\" from top of shoulder to hem\u003cbr\u003eSash: 29\" from end to end and it is 6.5\" and it's wide this part\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eItem# DD5792\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimpton Couture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54534002770204,"sku":"DD5792","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_7a2f6f3a-5a15-4ea9-bfec-b3650a2e7524.jpg?v=1788642589","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/incredible-1970s-jean-patou-printed-silk-organza-dress-w-layered-ruffled-neckline-hem","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}