Wonderful Original 1940s Vintage Navy Blue Plaid Skirt Suit
This wonderful suit was made in the 1940s from navy blue wool with a subtle plaid pattern in a slightly lighter shade of blue. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The notched lapel collar leads to a single row of four fabric covered buttons that fasten the blazer at the front. Discrete slit pockets at the waist add a practical element to the piece and the inside is lined in sumptuous satin and has a maker’s label for M. Hides of Chicago. The matching skirt was cut in a flattering A line silhouette and fastens with an original metal side zipper and button closure above.
Jacket
Bust: 34” (tight 36”)
Waist: 28”
Shoulders: 15” seam to seam
Skirt
Waist: 24” (tight 25”)
Hips: 40”
Length: 31” plus 4” hem
The suit us in very good condition with only a few tiny flaws and some slight underarm discolouration to the lining as pictured.
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This garment is available to purchase with or without dress shields. These clever little contraptions have been made by our seamstress to an original 1940s pattern and can be simply attached to your garment by tack stitching at the corners of the underarm seam, pinning (we wouldn’t recommend that, it hurts if it goes wrong, so if you try this, it is at your own risk only) or inserting tiny poppers. They then stand ready to absorb any sweat and body odours as needed and you can simply detach and launder them instead of your garment, saving you a fortune in dry cleaning bills.
They are equally suitable for suits, blazers and dresses and come in two different options:
1. Pure cream cotton for your heavier weight dresses, blazers and suits
or
2. White cotton muslin for lightweight summer dresses (so they don’t show through the fabric)
They are universally sized and super easy to use even for a sewing novice as only a couple of tiny stitches are required at each side to secure them.
We sell Dress Shields as a standalone item or at a discount if you purchase them with a garment. We will select the appropriate type to match the garment you have purchased.