{"product_id":"gilded-paisley-i-1970s-quilted-hostess-maxi-skirt","title":"Gilded Paisley I 1970s Quilted Hostess Maxi Skirt","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA magnificent sweep of paisley, florals, and gold-thread quilting gives this circa-1970s hostess skirt the richness of an illuminated textile. Burnt orange, sunflower yellow, pink, and white motifs glow against a dramatic black background, while looping gold thread follows the ornate pattern and lends the surface dimension and shimmer. The floor-length silhouette rises to a wide, sculpted waistband before falling in soft gathers, finished with contrasting orange piping, practical pockets, and a full lining.\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 is the kind of vintage piece that creates an entire look with almost no effort. Pair it with a fitted black turtleneck for gallery-opening polish, a silk blouse for romantic evening glamour, or a minimal bodysuit to let the extraordinary textile take center stage. Beautifully theatrical yet remarkably wearable, it captures the decadent at-home entertaining style of the hostess-skirt era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements taken flat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaist: 13 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 39 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease compare these measurements with a similarly styled garment that fits comfortably, as vintage sizing differs from modern sizing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikely dating to the late 1960s or 1970s, this style belongs to the glamorous tradition of quilted hostess dressing—floor-length separates created for entertaining at home while maintaining an unmistakably dressed-up presence. \u003c\/span\u003e Quilted hostess skirts served both an aesthetic and practical purpose: it gave the fabric enough body to maintain its sweeping silhouette while creating a richly textured, light-catching surface. No single designer is credited with inventing the quilted hostess skirt; it developed as part of the broader mid-century enthusiasm for elegant entertaining and decorative at-home fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mon Luxe Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44045329891387,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/9056\/6715\/files\/IMG_1710.jpg?v=1787679274","url":"https:\/\/monluxevintage.com\/products\/gilded-paisley-i-1970s-quilted-hostess-maxi-skirt","provider":"Mon Luxe Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}