{"product_id":"late-1940s-hand-knit-striped-navy-blue-day-dress-m-copy-1","title":"Classic 1950's Rosewood Cotton Day Dress From Lipman Wolfe \/ M","description":"\u003cp\u003e👋 A B O U T\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDusty rosewood chambray meets full-circle silhouette in this early 1950's day dress retailed by Lipman, Wolfe \u0026amp; Co., Portland’s beloved department store and a Pacific Northwest institution from the mid-19th century through the 1980s. The wide-cut bodice features a gathered neckline and dolman-style cap sleeves — effortlessly casual construction that reads as both practical and chic. A column of dark plastic buttons runs center front from neckline to waist, adding quiet definition to the relaxed top. The skirt is gloriously full, cut in a near-complete circle and falling to midi length, with the subtle vertical seaming typical of well-constructed 1950s circle skirts. The heathered mauve-taupe cotton — gives the dress an understated, almost artisanal quality that separates it from the printed cottons of the era. The Caliente Sportswear sub-label signals this was part of their casual, warm-weather sportswear offering.  What makes this dress even better? Side pockets! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In overall excellent condition, freshly dry cleaned and ready to wear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelt included with purchase! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✂️ M E A S U R E M E N T S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBust: up to 38\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist: up to 28\"\u003cbr\u003eHips: open\u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 45\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Lipman Wolfe Co. The Caliente Shop\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: cotton \u003cbr\u003eCondition: excellent, freshly dry cleaned and ready to wear. Minor signs of wear typical of age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our pieces are thoroughly inspected and repaired by our in house professional seamstress prior to shipping to ensure your garment is in ready to wear condition upon arrival. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Please compare measurements to a garment you currently own to ensure proper fit! Please note: most of our pieces are clipped to fit our dress forms (bust: 34\" waist: 23\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e💖 F O L L O W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003efacebook | xtabay vintage clothing boutique \u003cbr\u003einstagram | xtabayvintage\u003cbr\u003epinterest | xtabay \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xtabay Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46131844776097,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0472\/0885\/7761\/files\/04-30-2026-2.jpg?v=1777585468","url":"https:\/\/shopxtabay.com\/products\/late-1940s-hand-knit-striped-navy-blue-day-dress-m-copy-1","provider":"Xtabay Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}