{"product_id":"untitled-mar11_12-25","title":"Vintage 1940s Dragonfly Print Rayon Cropped Jacket – Novelty Print Blue Lounge Bolero – Mid Century Resort Wear-40R","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWear the rare. Choose quality. Live with history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWelcome to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLulu Boop Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e — where carefully sourced vintage and antique garments are preserved, reimagined, and offered a second life. Each piece is unique, carrying the quiet beauty of its past and waiting to be worn again with intention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming vintage cropped jacket from the late 1940s to early 1950s featuring a delightful dragonfly novelty print.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lightweight fabric has the soft drape typical of mid-century rayon textiles. The sky-blue background is decorated with delicate repeating dragonflies with white wings and darker bodies, creating a whimsical and elegant novelty print that became popular in post-war fashion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe jacket features a wide notched collar, relaxed shoulders, and long sleeves finished with cuffs. Its cropped silhouette was designed to complement the high-waisted skirts, dresses, and resortwear that defined the late 1940s and early 1950s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe jacket retains its original light shoulder pads, a typical feature of late 1940s tailoring that created the elegant structured shoulder line fashionable at the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePieces like this were often worn as summer jackets, resortwear layers, or casual hostess jackets, perfect for throwing over a sundress or playsuit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday it styles beautifully with modern pieces — layered over a silk slip dress, high-waisted trousers, or vintage denim — making it an easy and charming vintage piece to integrate into a contemporary wardrobe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe playful dragonfly motif reflects the fascination with nature that influenced textile design in the late 1940s. Dragonflies were often used as symbols of lightness and transformation, making novelty prints like this especially beloved by collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor signs of age consistent with a garment from the 1940s. The jacket retains its original shoulder pads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review photos carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAll measurements are taken \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eflat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e (in inches).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e(1 inch = 2.54 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePlease compare with a garment you own for best fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eArmpit to armpit:16”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWaist\/End:18 1\/2”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTotal length (shoulder to hem):15”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e* Sleeve” 16”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMannequin reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Women’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSize Large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBust 38.18” · Waist 31.1” · Hips 40.9”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e⚠️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlease review measurements carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eFit \u0026amp; Sizing Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eVintage and antique garments do not follow modern sizing standards. Many were handmade or custom-tailored for one individual. Size tags, when present, are for reference only — measurements are essential. I’m always happy to assist with fit questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll pieces are vintage or antique and may show gentle signs of age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePre-1930s fabrics (silk, muslin, lace) are delicate and should be worn with care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGarments are best worn with ease, not tension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEdwardian \u0026amp; Victorian considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCorset-era pieces often have very small waists with broader shoulders or hips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSleeves are frequently designed as ¾ length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eButtons may vary due to age and period repairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShips within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1 business day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInternational buyers: phone number required for delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eImport taxes and duties are the buyer’s responsibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll shipments are insured; assistance with claims is always provided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAccessories shown are for styling only and are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThank you for visiting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLulu Boop Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e — where history is worn, not archived.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFollow along on Instagram @lulu.boop.vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lulu Boop Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41285115871290,"sku":null,"price":257.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/4177\/6698\/files\/75365B25-76C2-4AE8-BB02-368B41B047BA.jpg?v=1773247165","url":"https:\/\/luluboopvintage.com\/en-ca\/products\/untitled-mar11_12-25","provider":"Lulu Boop Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}