Original Late 1940s 40s Vintage Minty Aqua Summer Suit By Glenhaven

This wonderful summer skirt suit was made in the late 1940s from a lightweight gabardine in a shade of aqua meets mint. The suit has padded shoulders with a slight nip to the waist to create that desirable 1940s silhouette. A shawl collar on a round neckline marks the start for a line of eight buttons which run down to the waist. There are also functional waist pockets with decorative side flaps and buttons. Inside, the jacket is unlined and there is a maker’s label for Glenhaven. The skirt is also unlined and fastens with a metal zipper and top button closure with decorative arrow stitching. 

Jacket

Bust: 35”

Waist: 28”

Shoulders: 15” seam to seam 

Skirt

Waist: 26”

Hips: 41”

Length: 31” plus 1” hem

The suit is in fair condition with some discolouration  to the sleeves, sides and underarm lining as well as some perspiration marks to the back of the collar as pictured. 

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 two different options:

1. Pure cream cotton for your heavier weight dresses, blazers and suits

or

2. White cotton muslin for lightweight summer dresses (so they don’t show through the fabric)

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.

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