Size 4 1950s Suit - Olive Gray Mushroom Grey Velveteen Jacket & Skirt - Victorian Style - 50s Nipped Waist - Cord Frog Closures - Waist 25
$ 99.99
A striking 1950s suit in beautifully tailored velveteen, such a special find from the New Look era. This 50s mushroom gray set includes a nipped-waist jacket and straight skirt. THe jacket has a notched lapel and 3/4 length sleeves with cocked cuffs and a bell-like peplum. Jacket is half-lined.
Ladies' Size
4 to 5
Measurements
Jacket: Bust 36, Waist 29, Hip 36; Jacket Shoulder to Shoulder 15.5, Sleeve Length 17.5, Neck to Waist 16, Neck to Hem 21.5 Inches
Skirt: Waist 25, Hip 36; Length 28.25 Inches
Era
1950s
Label
' Saks Fifth Avenue ' at back neck
Materials
Mushroom brown-gray cotton velveteen with a plush feel and in a singular hue, almost an olive brown hue; chocolate brown spiral cord frog closures; putty brown crepe jacket lining
Closure
Functional frog closures at jacket with crepe-lined buttons, hidden snaps under frog closures, side seam metal zipper with hook/eyes at waist on skirt
Condition
Good
Condition Detail
Lightly worn with a slightly shabby appearance, potentially viewed as "good patina" depending on the eye and aesthetic, the jacket has a dappled effect where some of the velveteen pile is shorter throughout but primarily to the front torso and front edge of waist, the skirt has flattening and wrinkling to the seat from normal use
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.
Additional photos are often available.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
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Ladies' Size
4 to 5
Measurements
Jacket: Bust 36, Waist 29, Hip 36; Jacket Shoulder to Shoulder 15.5, Sleeve Length 17.5, Neck to Waist 16, Neck to Hem 21.5 Inches
Skirt: Waist 25, Hip 36; Length 28.25 Inches
Era
1950s
Label
' Saks Fifth Avenue ' at back neck
Materials
Mushroom brown-gray cotton velveteen with a plush feel and in a singular hue, almost an olive brown hue; chocolate brown spiral cord frog closures; putty brown crepe jacket lining
Closure
Functional frog closures at jacket with crepe-lined buttons, hidden snaps under frog closures, side seam metal zipper with hook/eyes at waist on skirt
Condition
Good
Condition Detail
Lightly worn with a slightly shabby appearance, potentially viewed as "good patina" depending on the eye and aesthetic, the jacket has a dappled effect where some of the velveteen pile is shorter throughout but primarily to the front torso and front edge of waist, the skirt has flattening and wrinkling to the seat from normal use
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.
Additional photos are often available.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Shop thousands of vintage clothes in one place with VintageVixen!