{"product_id":"aegean-dreams-i-1970s-80s-dorothy-bullitt-hong-kong-silk-scarf-caftan-dress","title":"Aegean Dreams I 1970s–80s Dorothy Bullitt Hong Kong Silk Scarf Dress","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wash of Mediterranean blues transforms this Dorothy Bullitt silk dress into a beautifully composed piece of wearable textile artwork. Cut in a fluid caftan-inspired silhouette, it features a graceful bateau neckline, a softly elasticized waist, discreet pockets, and a sweeping ankle-length skirt. The scarf-like border print moves between luminous turquoise, teal, emerald, violet, magenta, and ivory, with oversized paisleys, stylized botanicals, and jeweled geometric motifs strategically placed across the bodice and hem. Made in Hong Kong from 100% silk, the dress combines striking visual presence with wonderfully effortless movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis dress feels like an instant escape—equal parts Palm Beach hostess, Mediterranean holiday, and glamorous evening at home. The elastic waist creates definition without interrupting the relaxed silhouette, while the engineered border print makes the entire garment feel considered from neckline to hem. Add sculptural gold jewelry and a simple sandal, and the dress does everything else.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTagged size: Vintage 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate measurements taken flat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoulders: 18 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePit to pit: 17 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaist: 11½ inches unstretched to approximately 18 inches stretched\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength from top of shoulder to hem: 46 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage sizing differs from modern sizing. Please compare these measurements with a similarly shaped garment that fits comfortably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDorothy Bullitt was not simply a garment label but a distinguished Philadelphia-area specialty retailer founded in 1916 by Dorothy R. Bullitt. The shops served generations of women in the fashionable Main Line, Ardmore, and Chestnut Hill communities. Before becoming an international style icon, local Philadelphia girl Grace Kelly reportedly modeled for Dorothy Bullitt’s country-club fashion shows. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDorothy Bullitt’s buyers regularly traveled to New York to purchase manufactured ready-to-wear. This later silk kaftan reflects the boutique’s evolution from traditional society dressing toward the relaxed glamour and destination-inspired clothing favored during the 1970s and 1980s. The carefully placed border print and Hong Kong silk construction made it especially suited to resort evenings, elegant entertaining, and travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mon Luxe Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44045518897211,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/9056\/6715\/files\/IMG_1752-Photoroom.jpg?v=1787685186","url":"https:\/\/monluxevintage.com\/products\/aegean-dreams-i-1970s-80s-dorothy-bullitt-hong-kong-silk-scarf-caftan-dress","provider":"Mon Luxe Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}