Vintage 1970s Marie for Francis X retro shirt dress in an easy-care polyester knit. Features a button front with ruffled stand-up collar and pussy bow tie, matching ruffled cuffs (elastic stretched), and drawstring waist with A-line skirt. A striking bubble print in red, pink, and white adds playful retro charm. Condition: Like new vintage condition ? clean, crisp, no stains or holes. Elastic on cuffs stretched. Label History: Marie for Francis X was a mid-market American fashion label in the 1970s, known for producing feminine, wearable polyester knits with bold prints and easy-care construction. Their dresses blended practicality with fun styling, popular among working women and suburban shoppers. Style Aesthetics: 1970s retro daywear ? Bubble print vintage ? Coquette pussy bow ? Whimsy-goth playful ? Cottagecore bright retro ? Normcore polyester chic ? Style Tips: Pair with tall boots for a true 70s vibe, or wear belted for a more fitted silhouette. Perfect for costume/film recreating mid-70s fashion, and also works as a cheerful statement dress in modern wardrobes. Archive-worthy as an example of bold polyester knitwear. Measurements (approx., flat): Bust: 44? Waist: 40? (adjustable with drawstring) Hips: 54? Skirt Length: 30? Total Length: 47? Approx. Modern Size: US Women?s L/XL (14?16) UK 18?20 EU 46?48 Made in: USA, 1970s Fabric: Polyester knit Sustainably vintage ? retro polyester classic, not fast fashion. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, or if you're in a hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via UPS or FedEx! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!