Exceptional Original 1940s Vintage Tan And Brown Colour Block Skirt Suit

This exquisite suit was made from gabardine in the 1940s. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The suit features a wonderful colour block design with the tan gabardine body of the jacket being accented in chocolate brown at the notched lapel collar and turn up cuffs. The five fabric covered buttons that fasten the blazer match this chocolate brown fabric, as does the decorative trim at the sides of the jacket peplum. superb tailoring shapes the jacket to the wearer’s body through princess seaming and darts to bring in the waist. Inside, the blazer is lined in caramel crepe. The matching skirt was cut in a gentle A line with small vents on each side and fastens with an original metal side zipper and button closure above. 

Jacket

Bust: 34” (tight 35”)

Waist: 27”

Shoulders: 15” seam to seam

Skirt

Waist: 26” plus 1 3/4” to move the button

Hips: 38”

Length: 27” plus 2 1/2” hem 

The suit is in good condition with only a few small marks and some discolouration to the underarm lining 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.