Gorgeous Milk Chocolate Brown 1940s Skirt Suit - Made in California
1940s Brown Wool Suit – Jaclane of California for Adler’s
This sophisticated 1940s wartime suit embodies the streamlined tailoring of the era, crafted in a rich brown wool with sharp seam detailing that defines the waist and hips. The jacket is cut with strong shoulders, a sculpted fit, and a button-front closure that extends into a notched collar. The matching skirt is tailored in a straight, practical silhouette typical of 1940s wartime restrictions.
Carrying the Jaclane of California label along with the Adler’s retailer’s tag, this suit reflects both West Coast design and department store prestige. A true piece of mid-century fashion history.
Features
• Era: 1940s
• Label: Jaclane of California
• Retailer: Adler’s
• Material: Wool, lined in crepe
• Design: Sculpted jacket with seam detailing, notched collar, button-front closure, strong shoulders, straight wartime skirt
• Silhouette: Fitted waist, structured shoulders, streamlined skirt
Measurements
Jacket
• Bust: 37”
• Waist: 28”
• Shoulders: 15 1/2” seam to seam
Skirt
• Waist: 26”
• Hips: 37”
• Length: 27” plus 2 1/2” hem
Condition
Very good condition with no flaws to note.
Why You’ll Love It
This suit is a quintessential example of 1940s wartime tailoring—streamlined, practical, and sharply cut for an elegant yet functional look. The seam detailing adds sophistication, while the Adler’s label ties it to a notable retailer of the era. Whether worn as a full suit or styled as separates, it brings authentic 1940s style into a modern wardrobe.
Add this rare 1940s suit to your collection today, and discover more original wartime pieces in our vintage tailoring collection.
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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.