Size 8 50s Suit - 1950s Navy Lace Jacket & Skirt - Dark Blue Early 60s Audrey Style Elegant Summer Outfit - Satin Piping - Waist 26.5

This late 1950s suit is a summer style in dark lace with a faille lining, smartly tailored in a chic Audrey style. The lightweight jacket has a rounded notched lapel, bracelet length sleeves and a boxy hem. Matching skirt has a fitted waistband and darts to the waist.

Ladies' Size
7 to 8

Measurements
Jacket: Bust 37, Waist up to 35, Hip 36; Jacket Shoulder to Shoulder 14.5, Sleeve Length 18, Jacket Neck to Hem 19 3/4 Inches
Skirt: Waist 26.5, Hip 38; Length 26 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
None, factory made

Materials
Navy blue cotton lace, so dark it looks almost black; black synthetic satin piping; black glossy synthetic satin faille lining

Closure
Decorative buttons & hidden snaps with hooks/eyes to jacket, left side seam metal zipper & button to skirt

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Lovely condition, looks and feels barely worn, the lace around the hooks & eyes on the jacket have been very neatly sewn flat because they'd once frayed, this is invisible when worn and very hard to perceive at all, even when exposed

Washing Instructions
Dry clean

Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.

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