Stunning Original 1940s Vintage Plum Purple Skirt Suit
This stunning suit was made in the 1940s from plum purple wool gabardine. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The shawl collar leads to a single row of three fabric covered buttons that fasten the blazer at the front. Decorative tabs adorn the left side of the collar and the right side of the waist to add a wonderful design detail and diamanté details really draw the eye. The waist has been expertly tailored for that beautiful fitted shape and below it, the jacket hem flares out into a peplum. Turn up cuffs finish off the sleeves perfectly and inside, the jacket is lined in plum crepe. The matching skirt was cut in a gently A line and fastens with an original metal side zipper and button closure above.
Jacket
Bust: 36” (tight 38”)
Waist: 28”
Shoulders: 15 3/4” seam to seam
Skirt
Waist: 26” plus 2” space to move the button
Hips: 38”
Length: 31 1/2”
The suit is in very good condition with only a few minor flaws and barely noticeable repairs as pictured.
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This garment is available to purchase with or without dress shields. These clever little contraptions have been made by our seamstress to an original 1940s pattern and can be simply attached to your garment by tack stitching at the corners of the underarm seam, pinning (we wouldn’t recommend that, it hurts if it goes wrong, so if you try this, it is at your own risk only) or inserting tiny poppers. They then stand ready to absorb any sweat and body odours as needed and you can simply detach and launder them instead of your garment, saving you a fortune in dry cleaning bills.
They are equally suitable for suits, blazers and dresses and come in pure white cotton.
They are universally sized and super easy to use even for a sewing novice as only a couple of tiny stitches are required at each side to secure them.
We sell Dress Shields as a standalone item or at a discount if you purchase them with a garment. We will select the appropriate type to match the garment you have purchased.