Stunning Original Late 1940s 40s Burgundy Micro Check Suit With Great Pocket Details
This stunning suit was made in the late 1940s from burgundy cream wool in a fine micro check pattern. The suit was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The notched lapel collar has been decorated with burgundy velvet in the upper section and leads to a single button that fastens the jacket at the waist. Angled square mock pockets decorate the blazer at the bust and waist and turn up cuffs finish off the sleeves beautifully. Inside, the blazer is lined in rayon and does not have any maker’s labels. The matching skirt was cut to a flattering longer length and fastens with an original metal side zipper and button closure above.
Jacket
Bust: 36”
Waist: 29”
Shoulders: 15” seam to seam
Skirt
Waist: 27” with 1” room to move the button
Hips: 39”
Length: 31 1/2”
The suit is in good condition with only a few faint marks as pictured and some underarm lining repairs.
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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.