Size 10 Tweed Suit - 1950s Brick Red & Charcoal Gray Tailored Medium Jacket and Skirt - Maroon Checked Wool - Late 50s Early 60s - Waist 28

This late 50s checked suit includes a hip-length jacket and fitted skirt. It's a classic mid-century style with a curved notch lapel to the jacket, fully lined and hand-finished, with two patch pockets at the hip. The matching street-length skirt has slant darts to the waistband and quaint printed facings.

Ladies' Size
9 to 10

Measurements
Jacket: Bust 40.5, Waist up to 38, Hip 40.5; Jacket Neck to Hem 21.5, Sleeve Length 22.5, Shoulder to Shoulder 16.5 Inches
Skirt: Waist 28, Hip 38; Length 23 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
None, very neatly made by hand, by an expert seamstress

Materials
Classic brick red & charcoal gray wool blend in a fine tweedy suiting, pewter gray synthetic satin faille jacket lining, turquoise & black medallion print cottony rayon skirt facings

Closure
Center front maroon plastic buttons on jacket, center back seam metal zipper with button on skirt

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
In pristine condition, no flaws to note, the color of the skirt zipper (bright red) and the quaint printed skirt facing suggests this suit was made with scarce resources, very carefully and expertly sewn

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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