Beautiful 1940s Tweed Suit With V Pockets
1940s British Tweed Suit – Linton Tweed for Best & Co. Fifth Avenue
This refined 1940s tweed suit is a collaboration between the renowned British textile house Linton Tweed and the American retailer Best & Co. Expertly tailored in a brown and muted pink woven tweed, it showcases the impeccable craftsmanship that made Linton fabrics so highly sought after in mid-century fashion.
The jacket features a structured silhouette with strong shoulders, a row of fabric-covered buttons, and distinctive V-shaped pocket details at the hip and chest. The matching skirt falls in a slightly flared line, creating a balanced, elegant silhouette typical of the 1940s.
Features
• Era: 1940s
• Maker: Linton Tweed
• Retailer: Best & Co. Fifth Avenue
• Origin: British made
• Material: Soft textured wool tweed, lined in crepe
• Design: Fabric-covered button closure, V-pocket detailing at hip and chest, strong shoulders, slightly flared skirt
• Silhouette: Fitted waist with structured jacket and gently flared skirt
Measurements
Jacket
• Bust: 34”
• Waist: 27”
• Shoulders: 14” seam to seam
Skirt
• Waist: 25” (tight 26”)
• Hips: 38”
• Length: 26 1/2” plus 4” hem
Condition
Very good vintage condition with only a few very minor flaws as pictured.
Why You’ll Love It
This suit is a true heritage piece: Linton Tweed, famed for their high quality British textiles, combined with Best & Co.’s reputation for refined American fashion, creates a garment of exceptional quality and history. The thoughtful tailoring - pocket detailing, button finish, and flared skirt - makes it both collectible and wearable.
Add this authentic 1940s British tweed suit to your wardrobe today, and explore more rare mid-century tailoring in our collection.
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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.