Exquisite Royal Blue 1940s Gabardine Suit With Western Stitching Detail
Rare Original 1940s Royal Blue Wool Gabardine Suit With Sculpted Seam Detail
This striking vintage 1940s skirt suit is made from a beautifully saturated royal blue wool gabardine. This classic piece exudes period charm with its sculpted seaming, fitted silhouette, and sharply tailored collar.
Whether you’re a vintage enthusiast or a modern woman looking for unique, high-quality tailoring, this suit will be a standout addition to your wardrobe. Its timeless cut means it looks every bit as current today as it did eighty years ago.
Features:
• Authentic original 1940s vintage skirt suit
• Colour: Vivid royal blue (full length images are closest colour match)
• Material: Wool gabardine, lined in crepe
• Wide notched collar with sweeping lapel
• Single row of four fabric-covered buttons
• Slit pockets with topstitched framing
• Sculpted shoulder seaming with fine topstitching
• Matching arrow-point topstitch detail across the back yoke
• Fitted silhouette: nipped waist with shaped darts
• Three-quarter sleeves with turned-back cuffs
• Matching slim, straight skirt
• Label: Saks Fifth Avenue, Forstmann Virgin Wool
• Perfect for vintage collectors or for elevating a modern wardrobe with statement tailoring
Measurements:
Jacket
• Bust: 36”
• Waist: 28”
• Shoulders: 15” seam to seam
Skirt
• Waist: 27”
• Hips: 39”
• Length: 29 1/2” plus 1 1/2” hem
Condition:
The suit is in very good condition with only a few small pinholes as pictured.
Why You’ll Love It:
This vintage royal blue suit is a perfect fusion of style, history, and craftsmanship. The sculpted seaming and nipped waist make it just as flattering now as it was in the 1940s, and owning an authentic piece adds a story to your wardrobe that you simply won’t find in modern tailoring. It’s crafted from wool gabardine with hand-finished seaming designed to last, and that royal blue is a colour that commands attention in any room, then or now.
Don’t miss out on owning this rare, beautifully preserved original 1940s royal blue suit – a true collector’s piece that’s sharp enough to wear today!
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