Incredible Mustard Yellow Original 1940s Vintage Double Breasted Skirt Suit
This exceptional suit was made in the 1940s from mustard yellow gabardine. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The huge notched collar features top stitching along the edge and covers the entire shoulder area for a real statement detail. The blazer fastens with size fabric covered buttons arranged in a double breasted configuration. Tailored darts nip in the waist and large patch pockets add a practical element. Inside, the jacket is lined in yellow crepe and has a maker’s label for Moordale Junior. The matching skirt has a slit at the front centre for ease of walking and fastens with an original metal side zipper and button closure above.
Jacket
Bust: 37” (tight 38”)
Waist: 32”
Shoulders: 15” seam to seam
Skirt
Waist: 29”
Hips: 39”
Length: 28” plus 1” hem
The suit is in very good condition with only a few very minor flaws as pictured. The jacket buttons may have been moved to make it a little bigger as they are slightly asymmetric but this could easily be reinstated if desired, which would reduce the jacket measurements by 2”. Alternatively, it could easily be made into a single breasted suit by removing the buttons on the left.
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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.