RESERVED FOR CHEY - PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE - Stunning Original 1940s Vintage Spring Green Wool Skirt Suit Forstmann American
This lovely skirt suit was made in the 1940s from a green wool crepe. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with strong padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The collarless neckline emphasises the strong shoulders perfectly and a single row of eight gold metal rope knot buttons fastens the blazer at the front. Beautifully shaped pocket openings at the waist highlight the high quality of tailoring and the inside is lined in gold faille. There are makers’ labels for Lou Johnson and Frank Gallant as well as Forstmann wool label and a National Recovery Board tag. The matching skirt was cut in a gentle A line and fastens with an original metal side zipper and button closure above.
Jacket
Bust: 38”
Waist: 29”
Skirt
Waist: 26”
Hips: 41”
Length: 28” plus 1 1/2” hem
This suit is in good condition with only some small flaws and nibbles 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 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.