Original 1940s 40s Vintage Black And Mustard Micro Houndstooth Skirt Suit
This beautiful skirt suit has been made from a lightweight wool with a black and mustard yellow micro houndstooth in the late 1940s. The suit is cut in an hourglass silhouette using a combination of padded shoulders and nipped waist. The blazer has a v-neckline with an upward turned lapel collar. A line of seven buttons runs down the centre of the jacket to the waist. The jacket also has large patch pockets with a sweetheart shape, centre split and double button decoration. Inside. the jacket is unlined making it perfect for those warmer days and has a maker’s label for Glenhaven.
Jacket
Bust: 42”
Waist: 34”
Shoulders: 16 1/4” seam to seam
Skirt
Waist: 30” (tight 31”)
Hips: 44”
Length: 30” plus 1” hem
The jacket is in good condition, however there is some staining to the cuffs and the inside of the collar as well as a spot to the front just below the buttons as pictured.
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