Incredible Original 1940s Vintage Off White Cream Skirt Suit With Quilted Shoulders And Huge Bishop Sleeves
This exquisite suit was made in the 1940s from soft off white wool gabardine. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The collarless neckline is highlighted but incredible quilting that runs along the shoulder line and down the sides of the bust to give the suit an architectural, Bladerunner inspired feel. Two buttons fasten the jacket at the fitted waist. However the real design statement is added by the huge billowing bishop sleeves which end in a fitted button cuff. This suit is sure to be a showstopper in any room the wearer enters! Inside, the blazer is unlined for a pleasant summer weight suit and remarkably there is no maker’s label. The matching skirt was cut in a gentle A line and fastens with an original metal side zipper and button closure above.
Jacket
Bust: 36”
Waist: 30”
Shoulders: 16” seam to seam
Skirt
Waist: 26”
Hips: 40”
Length: 24 1/2” plus 2” hem
The suit is in very good condition with only a few small flaws 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 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.