Size 8 50s Tweed Suit - Dark Brown Pinstriped 1950s 60s Tailored Jacket & Skirt - Gorgeous Forest Green Stripe and Satin Lining - Waist 27

$ 159.99

Late 1950s suit in gorgeous brown & green pinstripe! This wool tweed skirted suit begins with a long-sleeved jacket in meticulous tailoring, outfitted with a notched lapel, bound buttonholes, and two flap-front waist pockets. Matching straight skirt has a fitted waistband and simple notch at center back hem. Both pieces are fully lined in forest green satin, and wonderfully hand-finished.

Ladies' Size
7 to 8

Measurements
Jacket: Bust 37.5, Waist up to 34; Shoulder to Shoulder 15.75, Sleeve Length 23, Neck to Hem 25 Inches
Skirt: Waist 27, Hip 36.5; Length 24.5 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
' MADE TO MEASURE BY / James S Lee Ltd / HAND TAILORED IN HONG KONG ' at back neck

Materials
Chocolate brown & black basketweave wool tweed, vertically pinstriped in forest green & dark brown; matching forest green synthetic satin lining

Closure
Self buttons & bound buttonholes to jacket, side seam metal zipper & button to skirt

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Exquisite condition, looks and feels unworn, the lining shows it was altered once as there are old stitching lines visible, the inside back neck has a vague brownish mark just above the label in the lining only

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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