{"product_id":"vintage-1980s-david-brown-hostess-dress","title":"Vintage 1980s David Brown California Hostess Dress | Oversized Cotton Caftan Dress Size M","description":"\u003cp\u003eBold and unmistakably 1980s, this vintage David Brown California hostess dress features an exuberant abstract print in vivid tones accented with red trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the U.S.A. from 100% cotton, the dress has an intentionally oversized lounge silhouette with dramatic gathered volume through the body and sleeves. The sweeping shape is balanced by an architectural bib-style yoke outlined in bright red piping, giving the piece a distinctly artistic and theatrical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colourful painterly print combines abstract florals, geometric motifs, and scrolling decorative forms in saturated shades of turquoise, cobalt, purple, emerald green, yellow, black, and red against a white background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its flowing fit and statement proportions, this piece works beautifully as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehostess dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elounge caftan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eartistic resort wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoversized bohemian dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egallery or creative wardrobe piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edramatic at-home entertaining attire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silhouette is very representative of late 1980s California leisure fashion, where comfort, volume, and expressive prints became central to elevated loungewear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDavid Brown California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in U.S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOversized fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDolman-style sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGathered front yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed contrast trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide pockets\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePullover style with partial front zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLikely late 1980s to early 1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSizing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTagged size medium, though the fit is intentionally oversized in the style typical of 1980s lounge fashion. Please refer to measurements below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulders: 14” across from shoulder\/sleeve seam to shoulder\/sleeve seam.\u003cbr\u003eSleeves: 24 1\/2” long from the shoulder\/sleeve seam.\u003cbr\u003eSleeve inseam: 17 1\/2”.\u003cbr\u003eBust: 46” around, difficult to measure precisely due to dolman sleeves and intended oversized fit.\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 48” around.\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 50 1\/2”, measured flat to the hem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent clean condition with no flaws noted - looks unused. Colours remain vivid and the cotton fabric presents beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking example of expressive 1980s California hostess and lounge fashion with dramatic oversized styling and vibrant artistic printwork.....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43241122693225,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/David-Brown-House-Dress.jpg?v=1779580491","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/products\/vintage-1980s-david-brown-hostess-dress","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}