Amazing Original 1940s Vintage Emerald Green Gabardine Skirt Suit
This incredible suit was made in the 1940s from emerald green gabardine. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The large notched lapel collar leads to a single row of three buttons that fasten the blazer at the front. Exquisite sculptural seam work highlights the wearer’s waist and inside, the jacket is lined in rayon. The matching skirt was cut in a gentle A line and fastens with an original metal side zipper and button closure above.
Jacket
Bust: 36” (tight 37”)
Waist: 28”
Shoulders: 15 1/2” seam to seam
Skirt
Waist: 26” (tight 27”)
Hips: 39”
Length: 25” plus 3” hem
The suit is in very good condition externally with only a few tiny nibbles and baths as pictured. The lining as some tears, repairs and discolouration.
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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.