Amazing Mustard Yellow 1940s Suit With Geometric Seam Details

1940s Mustard Yellow Suit with Knife-Pleated Skirt and Geometric Shoulder Detail

A striking and rare find from the 1940s, this mustard yellow two-piece suit exemplifies the sharp tailoring and architectural detail of wartime fashion. Crafted in a structured midweight fabric, the jacket features a sharply defined collar, strong padded shoulders, and a nipped waist that creates a commanding silhouette. Geometric paneling at the shoulder seams adds sculptural interest, while a set of unusual dome-centre buttons framed by fabric-wrapped surrounds complete the look with vintage precision. The matching skirt is knife-pleated for clean vertical movement—perfectly balancing structure with grace.

Features

• Era: 1940s

• Material: Textured mid weight gabardine fabric, lined in crepe

• Design details: Geometric stitched shoulder panels, sculpted collar, fabric-wrapped buttons with glossy centres

• Skirt: Knife-pleated with side metal zip and waistband closure

• Silhouette: Strong padded shoulders, defined waist, softly flared skirt

Measurements

Jacket

• Bust: 38”

• Waist: 29”

• Length: 25 1/2”

Skirt

• Waist: 28”

• Hips: 38”

• Length: 29”

Condition

Good condition with a few small external flaws as pictured as well as some staining to the jacket lining.

Why You’ll Love It

This piece stands out not just for its vibrant mustard tone but for its sculptural details and precision tailoring—hallmarks of 1940s design at its best. The suit works beautifully as a collector’s piece or a statement ensemble for modern-day styling. Wear the jacket with high-waisted trousers or pair the skirt with a crisp blouse—every element is as versatile as it is distinctive.

Make this rare 1940s mustard suit yours—shop now and explore the rest of our vintage tailoring collection.

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.