Rare 1930s Tan Double Breasted Lightweight Summer Suit
1930s Warm Beige Double-Breasted Skirt Suit with Hand-Stitched Details
An exceptional example of pre-war American tailoring, this 1930s women’s suit is made in a classic warm beige twill and finished with meticulous hand-stitching that elevates its clean, structured silhouette. The double-breasted jacket features a strong shoulder line, wide notched lapels with decorative topstitching, and a cropped hem that balances perfectly with the matching straight-cut skirt. A timeless and versatile set that embodies the transitional style of the late Depression era—designed for elegance, practicality, and presence.
Features
• Era: 1930s
• Fabric: Midweight gabardine, lined in crepe
• Colour: Classic warm beige
• Jacket: Double-breasted with wide lapels, hand-stitched detailing, turned-up cuffs, and welted double flap pockets
• Skirt: Straight-cut silhouette with a soft A-line flare and side metal zip
• Construction: Beautifully tailored with attention to proportion and subtle feminine structure
Measurements
Jacket
• Bust: 38”
• Waist: 36”
• Shoulders: 15 1/2” seam to seam
Skirt
• Waist: 27”
• Hips: 40”
• Length: 30 1/2” plus 1” hem
Condition
Good condition with a few flaws and light marks as pictured.
Why You’ll Love It
This suit speaks to an era of considered design and enduring quality. The warm neutral tone makes it easy to style with contemporary or vintage accessories, while the silhouette flatters without overpowering. Whether worn together or as separates, it’s a piece of wearable history that carries the quiet confidence of early 20th-century fashion.
Shop now to own a rare piece of 1930s tailoring—and browse the full collection for more vintage treasures.
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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.