Amazing Original 1940s Vintage Red Belted Suit With Black Accents By Juliette Originals
This wonderful suit was made in the 1940s from red wool. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with a nipped waist that is further cinched in with an original fabric belt. The shoulders of the blazer have adorned with unusual black slash insert details which highlight the strong shoulder line. The small sharp collar leads to a single row of three red and black fabric covered buttons that fasten the blazer. A small peplum below the waist adds further shape to the garment and the three quarter length sleeves have been beautifully finished off with turn up cuffs. Inside, the jacket is unlined and has a maker’s label for Juliette Original. The matching skirt was cut in an A line silhouette and fastens with an original metal side zipper and hook closure above.
Jacket
Bust: approx 40” with some flexibility due to dolman sleeves
Waist: 28”
Skirt
Waist: 27” with a little room to move hooks
Hips: 38”
Length: 30 1/2”
The suit is in good condition, however there are a number of small holes and seam pops 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.