Late 1940s Teal Flecked Wool Skirt Suit with Knife Pleats – Betty Rose
Late 1940s Teal Flecked Wool Skirt Suit with Knife Pleats – Betty Rose
Late 1940s tailoring at its most considered, this soft teal wool suit pairs a sculpted jacket with a full knife-pleated skirt. The cloth has a lovely heathered texture, with flecks of deeper blue running through the weave. Strong padded shoulders lead down to a neatly nipped waist, finishing in a curved peplum with scalloped pockets. The shawl-style stand collar and turned-back cuffs add the sort of detail that set the best American suit makers apart as the silhouette softened after the war.
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Features
- Era: Late 1940s
- Material: Lightweight soft wool, lined in crepe
- Colour: Heathered teal blue
- Design Details: Padded shoulders, shawl-style collar, five pearlised statement buttons, fitted waist, curved peplum with scalloped pockets, turned-back cuffs, matching knife-pleated skirt
- Silhouette: Nipped waist with sculpted peplum and a full knife pleated skirt
- Fastenings: Original metal side zipper on the skirt
- Label: Betty Rose
Measurements
Jacket
- Bust: 36”
- Waist: 26”
- Shoulders: 15 1/2” seam to seam
Skirt
- Waist: 26”
- Hip: free
- Length: 31 1/2”
Condition
Very good condition with only a couple of pinholes on the skirt and some slight underarm staining on the jacket lining as pictured.
Why You'll Love It
The pleats give the skirt wonderful movement, while the jacket keeps everything structured and sharp. It is a colour that works beautifully with cream, black or tan, and the whole suit looks as good with modern basics as it does in full 1940s dress. A wonderful addition for anyone building a serious collection of American tailoring.
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