White 1940s Summer Suit With Button Details
1940s Off-White Linen Suit – Button Detail Jacket & A-Line Skirt
There’s a quiet confidence to this suit that photos almost undersell. Cut in a soft off-white linen, the jacket has that sharp, sculpted shoulder line so typical of the era, tapering into a neatly nipped waist. The collar’s the real standout — a wide, piped lapel that curves back on itself, finished with a matching button tab tucked into the seam. Four covered buttons run down the front, and there’s a second, smaller button detail at the hip, the kind of touch that tells you someone was thinking about proportion, not just function.
The skirt keeps things simple by comparison — a clean A-line in the same linen, falling to a flattering mid-calf length. Worn together they’ve got real presence: smart enough for a wedding guest look, versatile enough to wear as separates with denim or tailored trousers.
Features
- Era: 1940s
- Material: Soft linen blend, unlined
- Colour: Off-white
- Design Details: Piped peak lapel, button tab detail at collar and hip, four-button front fastening, fitted waist, padded shoulders, long sleeves with turn up cuffs, A-line skirt
- Silhouette: Structured jacket with strong shoulder, nipped waist, flared skirt
- Fastenings: Metal side zipper on the skirt
Measurements
Jacket
Bust: 36”
Waist: 28”
Shoulders: 15 1/4” seam to seam
Skirt
Waist: 26”
Hips: 38”
Length: 30”
Condition
Very good condition with only a tiny snag on the sleeve as pictured.
Why You’ll Love It
This is the kind of suit that makes you want to stand a little straighter. The lapel detail alone is a wonderful detail — it’s rare to see this level of finishing on a piece that’s survived this well. Wear the jacket buttoned up for something formal, or loosen it over a slip dress for an evening look with real edge. A genuinely versatile find for anyone building a serious 1940s wardrobe.
Shop now to make this one-of-a-kind suit yours, and browse the rest of our curated edit of original vintage pieces.
I’ve left fastenings, label and measurements blank since I can’t confirm those from the photo — let me know the details and I’ll fill them in.
padded shoulders, button details, cotton linen blend, unlined, soft