{"product_id":"vintage-annabelinda-oxford-floral-dress-uk-14-16","title":"Vintage AnnaBelinda Oxford Floral Dress – UK 14\/16","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully romantic vintage AnnaBelinda Oxford dress in an elegant palette of light sky blue, sage green, navy and ivory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stylised morning glory floral print is complemented beautifully by muted blue satin piping and covered buttons. Five buttons follow the asymmetric line of the fitted bodice, while the softly pleated sash wraps smoothly across the front before narrowing into two flat panels at the back, where it fastens with three further covered buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe softly box-pleated skirt creates graceful movement without adding unnecessary volume. Narrow angled turn-back cuffs and a satin-piped hem complete this exceptionally thoughtful design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHY I LOVE THIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is AnnaBelinda at its most distinctive: feminine, beautifully constructed and full of clever details that reveal themselves gradually. I particularly love the asymmetric bodice, the unusual sculpted sash and the gentle contrast between the fresh floral print and tailored silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt would be wonderful for a summer wedding, garden party, afternoon celebration or simply worn somewhere lovely on a warm day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAnnaBelinda was founded in Oxford in 1970 and became nationally \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003erecognised through prestigious retailers including Liberty and Harrods. This dress is believed to date from the early to mid-1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal vintage AnnaBelinda Oxford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStylised morning glory floral print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight sky blue, sage green, navy and ivory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWide piped collar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive satin-covered asymmetric bodice buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePleated waist sash with three-button back fastening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftly box-pleated skirt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarrow angled turn-back cuffs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue satin piping at the collar, bodice, cuffs and hem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully lined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIZE \u0026amp; MEASUREMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest suited to approximately a UK 14\/16. Please check the measurements carefully, as vintage sizing can vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBust: 38\" \/ 97cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaist: 34\" \/ 86cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHips: Not fitted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeve length: 19.5\" \/ 49.5cm, measured from the approximate natural shoulder point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 49\" \/ 124.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA shoulder-to-shoulder measurement cannot be taken reliably because the dress has no defined shoulder seams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFABRIC \u0026amp; CARE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe outer fabric appears to be cotton or a cotton blend, but there is no composition label, so the exact fibre content is unknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional cleaning is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe satin covering remains intact on all the buttons. A couple have tiny irregularities in their finish that are visible only upon very close inspection. These are minor and do not detract from the dress when worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all vintage pieces, there may be very slight signs of age consistent with careful previous ownership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Alley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54795700470101,"sku":"AB-DR-BGW-1416-260830-01","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/9499\/2213\/files\/M1_c439b6c7-b95e-442c-ae27-9142b2903591.png?v=1788103660","url":"https:\/\/thealleyboutique.com\/products\/vintage-annabelinda-oxford-floral-dress-uk-14-16","provider":"The Alley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}