Fabulous Original Vintage 1940s 40s Red And Navy Colour Block Suit
This exquisite suit was made from soft wool in the 1940s in a fabulous colour block design. The blazer comes in bright red with a fine navy stripe and red dots. The unusual geometric collar and functional pockets have been accented with navy blue trim to match the fabric covered buttons hat fasten the blazer. The large bell sleeves add a real style statement and the oversized cuffs feature the same navy accent trim. Inside, the blazer is lined in rayon and has a maker’s label for Davidson’s Balaté Original. The matching skirt is entirely made from deep navy blue wool gabardine to allow the jacket to really stand out . It has a large split at the back and fastens with an original metal side zipper and button closure above.
Jacket
Bust: 37” (tight 38”)
Waist: 29”
Shoulders: 15 3/4” seam to seam
Skirt
Waist: 28”
Hips: 39”
Length: 31” plus 1” hem
The suit is in very good condition with only a tiny hole, a loose thread and some discolouration to the underside of the collar as pictured. There is also some slight discolouration to the shoulders and underarms of the lining which is not visible when worn.
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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.