1940s Green Gabardine Suit with Scalloped Collar & Triple Button Details – Unlabelled Lilli Ann

1940s Green Gabardine Suit with Scalloped Collar & Triple Button Details – Unlabelled Lilli Ann

This exquisite 1949 green gabardine suit is a showstopper, attributed to the iconic Lilli Ann of San Francisco despite the label no longer being present. With its striking scalloped collar, triple button detailing, and precision tailoring, it embodies the elegance and craftsmanship that made Lilli Ann a household name in luxury fashion. The jacket carries the Harrold, Fifth Avenue retailer’s tag, further emphasizing its high-end origins. An original advertisement showcasing this exact design is shown in the listing, adding historical depth to this collectible piece.

Features:

• Era: 1949

• Material: High-quality forest green gabardine with a structured yet fluid drape, jacket lined in crepe

• Design Details: Scalloped collar, triple-button accents on the jacket, and beautiful pocket details

• Silhouette: Fitted jacket emphasizing the waist, paired with a streamlined skirt

• Closure: Button front on the jacket, original metal side zipper on the skirt

Measurements:

Jacket

• Bust: 34”

• Waist: 28”

• Shoulders: 15 1/2” seam to seam

Skirt

• Waist: 25” (hook could be moved by up to 2”)

• Hips: 38”

• Length: 27” plus 4” hem 

Condition:

Very good condition with only a few minor flaws as pictured. While the original Lilli Ann label is no longer present, the original advert, impeccably tailored construction and inclusion of the Harrold, Fifth Avenue retailer’s tag confirm its high-quality origins and craftsmanship.

Why You’ll Love It:

Lilli Ann suits have a storied reputation for their luxurious fabrics and innovative designs, often incorporating dramatic details like scalloped edges and intricate tailoring. Founded by Adolph Schuman in 1934, the Lilli Ann label quickly rose to prominence, collaborating with French textile manufacturers post-WWII to elevate their collections. Pieces by Lilli Ann are highly sought after by vintage enthusiasts and collectors for their timeless elegance and impeccable craftsmanship.

This suit is a testament to the enduring allure of Lilli Ann’s designs, effortlessly blending sophistication with individuality. Pair it with vintage heels and gloves for an authentic 1940s look or modern accessories for a contemporary edge.

Shop now to add this collectible treasure to your wardrobe and explore the rest of our vintage collection for more unique finds!

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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.