Exceptional 1940s Navy Blue Summer Suit With Pierced Peplum

1940s Navy Summer Suit with Pierced Peplum Detail

A striking example of 1940s tailoring, this navy summer suit captures the era’s sculptural precision with an added layer of rarity through its intricate construction. The contrast between matte crepe and structured rayon faille creates depth and definition, while the peplum, stiffened to hold its shape, features exquisite pierced floral detailing that elevates the entire silhouette. It’s a piece that balances restraint with quiet drama.

Features:

• Era: 1940s
• Navy crepe with contrasting rayon faille panels
• Fitted jacket with defined waist and original fabric belt
• Stiffened rayon faille peplum with pierced floral detailing
• Button-front closure
• Matching skirt with classic 1940s line and metal side zipper 
• Beautifully constructed, sculptural silhouette
• Label: Original Symphony Fashions

Measurements:

 Jacket

• Bust: 36”
• Waist: 25” (tight 26”) belt holes from 24-26 1/2”
• Shoulders: 15 1/2” from shoulder pad edges

Skirt

• Waist: 26”
• Hips: 37”
• Length: 29” plus 1 1/2” hem

Condition:

Very good condition with only a few minor flaws and repairs as pictured. The peplum structure remains crisp, and the pierced detailing is beautifully preserved.

Why You’ll Love It:

This is the kind of piece that defines a collection, rare in both design and execution. The interplay of texture between crepe and rayon faille, combined with the architectural peplum, creates a silhouette that feels both grounded in the 1940s and entirely relevant today. Style it simply to let the craftsmanship speak, or lean into its drama for a more directional look. Picture a contrasting colour skirt peaking through the pierced peplum for a flash of unexpected colour. 

Add this exceptional 1940s suit to your collection—pieces of this calibre are few and far between.

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