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Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front
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Unusual Chocolate Brown Velvet Late 1930s / Early 1940s Ski Sport Suit With Zip Front

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Late 1930s–Early 1940s Velvet Ski / Sports Suit with Zipped Jacket

 

A rare and beautifully preserved late 1930s–early 1940s ski or sports suit, designed at a moment when functional clothing was becoming increasingly refined. Made from rich dark brown velvet and fully lined in smooth satin, this two-piece set reflects the era’s elegant sportswear. The jacket features a clean zip-front fastening with a softly structured silhouette, finished with a belted waist for definition and shape.

 

Features

  • Era: Late 1930s–early 1940s
  • Style: Ski / sports suit
  • Material: Velvet
  • Lining: Satin
  • Jacket details: Zip-front fastening, belted waist, softly tailored shoulders
  • Skirt details: Matching velvet skirt with side fastening using poppers
  • Original velvet belt
  • Original label present: Lillywhites of Piccadilly Circus, S.W.1 in both jacket and skirt


Measurements

Jacket

  • Bust: 38”
  • Waist: 30”
  • Shoulders: 14 1/2” seam to seam
  • Length: 22”

Skirt

  • Waist: 28”
  • Hips: 40”
  • Length: 26”


Condition

Good condition with only some damage and repairs to the jacket lining as pictured. The shoulder lining would benefit from reinforcing with a patch. The velvet retains a deep, even pile with only some light impressing a from a skirt hanger at the skirt waist.

 

Why You’ll Love It

A strong example of early technical-inspired womenswear, this suit sits beautifully between sport and style. Ideal for collectors of 1930s–1940s clothing, it also offers versatility when worn as separates. The jacket pairs effortlessly with modern tailoring, while the skirt grounds contemporary pieces with period authenticity.

 

A scarce and highly wearable suit from a respected British retailer — add it to your collection while it’s available, and explore the rest of our carefully curated vintage pieces.

 

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