{"product_id":"untitled-oct15_18-45-43","title":"Late 1940s Teal Flecked Wool Skirt Suit with Knife Pleats – Betty Rose","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate 1940s Teal Flecked Wool Skirt Suit with Knife Pleats – Betty Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about the label in our Betty Rose blog: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksheepantiques.co.uk\/blogs\/vintage-fashion-history-and-labels\/betty-rose-a-step-above-in-quality\"\u003eBetty Rose: A Step Above in Quality\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Late 1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Lightweight soft wool, lined in crepe \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Heathered teal blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign Details: Padded shoulders, shawl-style collar, five pearlised statement buttons, fitted waist, curved peplum with scalloped pockets, turned-back cuffs, matching knife-pleated skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilhouette: Nipped waist with sculpted peplum and a full knife pleated skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastenings: Original metal side zipper on the skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel: Betty Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJacket \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBust: 36”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: 26”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders: 15 1\/2” seam to seam \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkirt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: 26”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHip: free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 31 1\/2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition with only a couple of pinholes on the skirt and some slight underarm staining on the jacket lining as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop now to own a truly special piece of 1940s vintage fashion, and explore the rest of our curated collection of exceptional vintage finds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4874\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Sheep Antiques","offers":[{"title":"With Dress Shields","offer_id":55714772255096,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0360\/1078\/6861\/files\/4D4CC685-46DB-4F52-AC4E-E86ECB7F3320.jpg?v=1792856563","url":"https:\/\/blacksheepantiques.co.uk\/products\/untitled-oct15_18-45-43","provider":"Black Sheep Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}