Fabulous Original 1940s Vintage Ultraviolet Purple Navy Skirt Suit With Button Details By Betty Barclay

This stunning suit was made in the 1940s from a deep blue purple textured rayon faille. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The notched lapel collar leads to a single row of three fabric covered buttons that fasten the blazer at the front. Three matching buttons adorn each side of the hips to create a wonderful design detail that emphasises the fitted waist. The three quarter length sleeves give the piece a summery feel and have been beautifully finished off with turn up cuffs. Inside, the jacket is unlined with wonderful bound seams and has a maker’s label for Betty Barclay Frocks. The matching skirt was cut in a gentle A line silhouette and fastens with an original metal side zipper and button closure above. 

Jacket

Bust: 36”

Waist: 28”

Shoulders: 14 3/4” seam to seam

Skirt

Waist: 24”

Hips: 37”

Length: 29 1/4” plus 1 1/2” hem

The suit is in good condition with only a few tiny flaws and some slight discolouration at the underarms and back of the collar 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.