Size 2 Black Suit - XS 1950s 60s Audrey Style Tailored Jacket & Pencil Skirt - Chic Raw Silk Office Wear with Side Bow Tie - Waist 24.5

$ 55.00

Elegant 1950s Audrey style suit in black raw silk, with such chic tailored details! This late 50s jacket and skirt set begins with a boxy waist-skimming blazer, with a side-tied bow that ends in self fringe. The half sleeves are bias cut, and the jacket's fully lined with hand-finished details. Matching slim skirt has a fitted waistband with generous gathers to the sides waist, and a taffeta facing. A beautiful petite suit!

Ladies' Size
2

Measurements
Jacket: Bust 33, Waist up to 33; Jacket Neck to Hem 19, Shoulder to Shoulder 14, Sleeve Length approx 13 Inches
Skirt: Waist 24.5, Hip 34; Length 23 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
Union label at side seam jacket

Materials
Black raw silk dupioni, black taffeta jacket lining and skirt facing

Closure
Self buttons & hand-finished bound buttonholes on jacket, with snaps at neck and asymmetric self tie at left collar; side seam metal zipper & hook/eye on skirt

Condition
Good

Condition Detail
Shows a narrow hint of fade along right sleeve's outer edge, this is slightly noticeable at most; interior and crease of collar is noticeably lighter and extends a bit beyond the exterior crease, also slightly noticeable at most; mild whitish residue to lining's underarms, not visible to outside

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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