Size 10 Purple Suit Jacket - 1950s Violet Tailored Blazer - Femme 50s Mid Century Vixen - Slanted Diagonal Detail - Unique Piecing - Bust 38

Exquisite 1950s details in this lovely purple suit jacket! It's a study in slants - the V-neck, the bust darts, even the buttonholes are slanted at a coy diagonal. It's cut on the bias with half-sleeves and a cropped tapered waist. Fully lined with hand-finishing.

Ladies' Size
10 to 11

Measurements
Bust 38, Waist 28.5; Shoulder to Shoulder approx 16, Sleeve Length approx 15, Neck to Hem 18 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
" Lee Shop / Buffalo, NY '' at back neck

Materials
Violet wool suiting of light weight, matching purple taffeta lining

Closure
Center front self buttons with bound buttonholes, neck to hem

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Near mint, has a very slight pinkish cast to the inside back neck at lining only, this is quite subtle and not a detraction; a tiny rewoven spot to left sleeve, also very subtle

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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