{"product_id":"paradise-lei-plus-size-4x-empire-drawstring-shannon-marie-dress","title":"Paradise Lei empire tie front","description":"\u003ch2\u003eParadise Lei Empire Tie Front Dress — for the woman who wants the waist where she decides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmpire dresses usually commit you to one waist position and you either fit it or you don't. This one doesn't. The drawstring at the empire seam pulls in or lets out, so you can wear it snug under the bust one evening and easy the next — after a long lunch, through a pregnancy, or on a day when a fixed waistband would be the wrong idea. It goes on over your head, ties, and that's the whole operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit\u003c\/strong\u003e — empire waist with adjustable drawstring, pull-over style, no zip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e — knee length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeckline\u003c\/strong\u003e — scoop square\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully lined on top, vertical bust darts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100% rayon, made in Hawaii USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e — RJC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow This Fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe empire seam sits high, just under the bust, and the drawstring does the fitting work — so the body of the dress falls away from the waist and hips rather than gripping them. Vertical bust darts give shape at the top instead of relying on stretch, and the top is fully lined, so it isn't sheer over a bra. Rayon hangs closer to the body than cotton does; expect a soft drape rather than a stiff A-line. Knee length reads the same on most frames, but on a taller woman it will land just above the knee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWear It For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunset dinners where you've been in the sun all day and don't want anything tight. Baby showers and bridal luncheons — the adjustable empire waist is why expecting mothers keep buying this cut. Also good for church, a lu'au, and travelling, since there's no zip to fight with in a hotel bathroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRayon: cold wash or dry clean, hang to dry, warm iron. Keep it out of a hot dryer — that's what shrinks rayon, not washing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Shop MauiShirts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelling Hawaiian clothing from a Maui showroom since 1998 — 28 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe describe how a dress actually sits on the body, not just what it's called\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk us a fit question before you buy and a person will answer it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree shipping to anywhere in the USA and its territories — no minimum order. Priority Mail and FedEx available if you need it faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wear this while pregnant?\u003c\/strong\u003e That's the main reason customers choose this cut. The drawstring sits above the bump and lets out as you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need a slip?\u003c\/strong\u003e The top is fully lined. Below the empire seam it's a single layer of rayon, so hold it up to the light if you're particular about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a zip?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It pulls on over your head and ties at the empire waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the hem land?\u003c\/strong\u003e At the knee. On a taller frame, just above it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RJC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59771774599454,"sku":"113O-KV","price":63.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/8608\/2334\/files\/paradise-le-empire-waist-fully-linen-women-s-rayon-dress-in-aqua-or-beige-x-small-to-4x-plus-sizes-60.jpg?v=1786843555","url":"https:\/\/mauishirts.com\/products\/paradise-lei-plus-size-4x-empire-drawstring-shannon-marie-dress","provider":"MauiShirts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}