1940s Grey Checked Skirt Suit with Pink Overcheck & Button Detail

1940s Grey Basketweave Checked Skirt Suit with Pink Overcheck & Button Detail

A beautifully tailored 1940s skirt suit with sharp, sculptural lines and unusual detailing that sets it apart from the ordinary. Cut in a finely woven grey check with a subtle pink overcheck, this suit has a quietly striking quality that reveals more on closer look. The fitted jacket features strong 1940s shoulders, a flattering nipped waist and distinctive decorative button tabs across the bust and hip, adding architectural interest and a true period feel.

Elegant yet wearable, this is a standout 1940s tailored suit that balances classic tailoring with unusual design details, making it equally suited to collectors, vintage lovers, or anyone drawn to timeless silhouette dressing.

Features

• Era: 1940s

• Material: Fine checked wool with pink overcheck, lined in satin

• Design Details: Decorative button tab detailing at bust and hip, statement lapels, fitted waist, curved jacket hem

• Silhouette: Strong-shouldered tailored jacket with coordinating midi skirt

Measurements

Jacket

• Bust: 40”

• Waist: 32”

• Shoulders: 16 1/4” seam to seam

Skirt

• Waist: 30”

• Hips: 41”

• Length: 31” plus 1” hem

Condition

Very good condition with only a few tiny pinholes as pictured. 

Why You’ll Love It

The subtle pink overcheck and unusual button detailing make this suit especially special, adding depth and individuality to an already beautifully tailored piece. Wear together for full 1940s elegance, or style the jacket separately with denim or tailored trousers for a more modern interpretation.

Shop now to add a truly distinctive piece of 1940s vintage tailoring to your wardrobe, and explore the rest of our carefully curated collection of original vintage clothing.

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