Exquisite Rare Late 1940s Vintage Red And Candy Striped Three Piece Waistcoat Suit
This amazing three piece summer suit was made in the 1940s from rayon faille in a rich lipstick red. The suit was cut in the classic new look style with a nipped waist and a flared skirt. The blazer has strong padded shoulders and a beautiful tailored waist. Below the waist a small peplum flares out and the flattering V cut out at the hem adds a lovely detail. The jacket fastens with eight buttons at the front and the collar and turn up cuffs have been highlighted with contrasting candy striped fabric. This fabric is mirrored in the matching waistcoat which features a W hem at the front. The skirt was designed in the classic full new look style with a number of large pleats adding wonderful volume. The skirt fastens with an original metal side zipper and button closure above. All three pieces have a maker’s label for By Petti.
Jacket
Bust: 36” (tight 37”)
Waist: 28”
Shoulders: 15 1/4” seam to seam
Waistcoat
Bust: 36” (tight 37”)
Waist: 28”
Skirt
Waist: 27”
Hips: free
Length: 27 1/2”
The suit is in good condition, however there is some light underarm discolouration on the waistcoat and jacket as well as some water marks near the skirt hem and some small spots 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 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.