Wonderful Late 1940s Sky Blue Belted Skirt Suit
Late 1940s / Early 1950s Sky Blue Variegated Suit with Belted Waist
A beautifully tailored late 1940s to early 1950s skirt suit in a soft variegated sky blue, perfect for collectors and everyday vintage wearers alike. With its nipped waist, sculpted hips, and curved collar, this set captures the refined femininity of post-war fashion—where structure met softness.
Crafted in a lightly textured wool with flecks of white woven through the blue, the jacket fastens with covered buttons and features three-quarter-length sleeves with turned-back cuffs. A matching belt cinches the waist, while subtle gathers at the back add gentle shaping. The skirt falls in a flattering A-line, unlined for easy movement.
Features
• Era: Late 1940s to early 1950s
• Material: Soft medium-weight variegated wool
• Colour: Sky blue with white flecks
• Design: Fitted jacket with curved collar, button front, lightly padded shoulders and fabric belt
• Sleeves: Three-quarter length with turn-back cuffs
• Skirt: High-waisted A-line silhouette with side fastening
• Closure: Buttons to front of jacket with poppers at the upper bust, side zip and button fastening on the skirt
• Label: Travables by Mendel
Measurements
Jacket
• Bust: 38-40”
• Waist: 30”
• Shoulders: 14 1/2” seam to seam
Skirt
• Waist: 30”
• Hips: 42”
• Length: 26 3/4” plus 1 3/4” hem
Condition
Very good condition with only a tiny mark, likely from a brooch pin, as pictured.
Why You’ll Love It
This suit embodies the transitional elegance of the late 1940s into the early ’50s—structured enough for a reenactment, yet soft and wearable enough for modern-day vintage styling. Pair it with a tilt hat and gloves for period accuracy, or dress it down with ballet flats and a brooch for everyday wear.
Step into the past with confidence—shop this one-of-a-kind vintage suit now and explore the rest of our 1930s–1950s collection.
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