Size 8 Autumn Suit - 1950s Rust Brown Silk Suit with Reversible Jacket, Matching Shell & Skirt - 50s 60s - Bust 38.5 - Waist 27 - 40485-1

$ 95.00

Sophistication in tailored silk! This beautiful rich brown suit includes a reversible jacket, sleeveless shell and pencil skirt. The jacket has a notched lapel, 3/4-length cuffable sleeves and cropped waist. Block print silk shell has a jewel neckline, bust darts and buttons in back. Matching straight skirt has a fitted waistband and center back walking slit with modesty panel. Late 50s to early 60s.

Ladies' Size
8 to 9

Measurements
Bust 38.5, Waist 27, Hip 37.5; Jacket Shoulder to Shoulder 16.25, Sleeve Length 18, Neck to Hem 20.25, Shell Neck to Hem 18.75, Skirt Length 26.25 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
None, exceptionally well-made, likely in Hong Kong

Materials
Rust brown silk shantung; platinum gray silk shantung block-printed in flourishes and medallions, colors are chestnut, chalk yellow and mocha; offwhite taffeta skirt lining

Closure
Self buttons & bound buttonholes to jacket, center back self buttons to shell, center back metal zipper to skirt

Condition
Mint

Condition Detail
Exquisite condition, looks and feels unworn

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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Please let us know if you have any questions!

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... just message us with requests.
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