Stunning Original Late 1940s 40s Vintage Pastel Yellow Summer Suit By The Kirklander
This fabulous summer suit was made from lightweight yellow cotton in the 1940s. It was cut in a gently fitted silhouette with structured but unpadded shoulders and a slight nip to the waist. The large notched lapel collar leads to three mother of pearl buttons that fasten the blazer. Matching buttons adorn the large patch pockets at the waist. Inside, the jacket is unlined and has a maker’s label for The Kirklander. The matching skirt has a small vent at the front and fastens with an original metal side zipper and button closure above.
Jacket
Bust: 37”
Waist: 30”
Shoulders: 16” seam to seam
Skirt
Waist: 27”
Hips: 38”
Length: 31 1/2” plus 1 1/2” hem
The suit is in very good condition with only a few very faint marks and a small gray at the skirt split 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.