{"product_id":"fabulous-burgundy-red-double-breasted-1940s-skirt-suit","title":"Fabulous Burgundy Red Double Breasted 1940s Skirt Suit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBold 1940s Raspberry Wool Suit With Dagger Collar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking tailoring meets serious quality in this beautifully preserved 1940s skirt suit, crafted in a rich raspberry-red wool gabardine with real weight and drape. This two-piece set features a sharply fitted jacket with a dramatic dagger collar, structured shoulders, and a double-breasted button front finished with ornate gold-tone buttons, paired with a softly flared A-line skirt for a beautifully defined silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinished with exceptional period tailoring throughout, this suit feels every bit as sharp and wearable today as it did in the 1940s. The heavy-weight wool and sculptural lines make it a standout for collectors who want a piece that holds its shape and its presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Era: 1940s\u003cbr\u003e • Colour: Raspberry red\u003cbr\u003e • Material: Wool gabardine, lined in black satin \u003cbr\u003e • Design Details: Double-breasted button front, dagger collar, structured shoulders, gold-tone textured buttons\u003cbr\u003e • Silhouette: Fitted waist with structured shoulders and A-line skirt\u003cbr\u003e • Fastening: Original metal side zipper and button closure on skirt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacket\u003cbr\u003e • Bust: 36”\u003cbr\u003e • Waist: 29”\u003cbr\u003e • Length: 15 1\/2” seam to seam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkirt\u003cbr\u003e • Waist: 28”\u003cbr\u003e • Hips: 40”\u003cbr\u003e • Length: 29”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe suit is in very good condition with only a few minor flaws as pictured. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for lovers of 1940s tailoring, post-war glamour, and statement colour dressing. The substantial wool gabardine and sharp silhouette make it a true investment piece — as striking in a modern wardrobe as it was the day it was made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop now to add this elegant piece of 1940s tailoring to your collection, and explore the rest of our curated vintage finds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4897\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Sheep Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Without Dress Shields","offer_id":55610580042104,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0360\/1078\/6861\/files\/B8939A4E-7C73-47E3-BC8E-E8A4A5573535.jpg?v=1780560211","url":"https:\/\/blacksheepantiques.co.uk\/products\/fabulous-burgundy-red-double-breasted-1940s-skirt-suit","provider":"Black Sheep Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}