1940s blue wool gabardine skirt suit with a double-breasted jacket and matching skirt. The jacket has a four-button front, wide lapels, broad shoulders and a fitted waist. Arrowhead embroidery accents the two pockets, with additional faux pocket details on the lapels. Double darts at the back shape the waist, and the sleeves have small cuff vents. Lined in blue rayon, with a label Polly Parker Originals, finished by hand.”
The skirt has a side metal zip and button fastening, hooks at the waist for attaching a hanger, and a back vent. It has been let out slightly at the centre back seam.
Jacket: • Bust: 96 cm / 37¾” • Waist: 70 cm / 27½” • Hips: 92 cm / 36¼” • Back width: 38 cm / 15” • Shoulder: 15 cm / 6” • Sleeve length: 61.5 cm / 24¼” • Upper arm circumference: 32 cm / 12½” • Cuff circumference: 22 cm / 8¾” • Length: 70 cm / 27½”
Skirt: • Waist: 69 cm / 27¼” • Hips: 104 cm / 41” • Length including waistband: 68 cm / 26¾”
Size is approximately S for the jacket and XS for the skirt.
In excellent vintage condition. The skirt has been let out slightly at the centre back seam and the button has been moved.
