Gorgeous Original 1950s 50s Vintage Burgundy Green And Grey Plaid Cropped Suit
This cute suit was made from wool in the 1950s. It was designed in an unusual cropped style with padded shoulders and a jacket that finished just above the wearer’s waist. The grey jacket has been adorned with contrasting burgundy and green tartan at the cuffs and the large collar. Four buttons on a double breasted configuration fasten the jacket and the piece is fully reversible with the inside featuring the tartan. Please note there are currently no buttons on the inside. The matching skirt has been made of matching tartan fabric and features large statement pocket flaps at the hips and small kick pleats at the sides. It fastens with an original metal side zipper and hook closure above.
Jacket
Bust: 36”
Shoulders: 15” seam to seam
Length: 13”
Skirt
Waist: 25”
Hips: 34”
Length: 26 3/4” plus 2 3/4” hem
The suit is in very good condition with no issues to note.
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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.