1940s American two-piece suit in rust brown, made from 100% virgin wool gabardine. The fitted jacket has broad padded shoulders, a pointed collar and long shaping darts at the front and back. It fastens with fabric-covered buttons, with the lower part of the closure concealed beneath a front panel.
Two large patch pockets with buttoned flaps sit at the hips, with additional decorative buttons at the waist. The long sleeves have pointed turn-back cuffs.
The matching straight skirt has a side zipper and button fastening, with two darts at the front and three at the back.
The jacket is lined in rayon and carries a Molly Design label featuring Miron Imperial Gabardine, along with a retailer's label from The Marston Company, San Diego.
Jacket measurements:
• Bust: 96 cm / 37.75"
• Waist: 76 cm / 30"
• Hip: 98 cm / 38.5"
• Back width: 41 cm / 16.25"
• Shoulder: 15 cm / 6"
• Sleeve: 55 cm / 21.75" with cuffs turned up, 59 cm / 23.25" unfolded
• Length: 68 cm / 26.75"
Skirt measurements:
• Waist: 69 cm / 27.25"
• Hip: 102 cm / 40.25"
• Length: 68 cm / 26.75"
Size is XS/S for the complete suit, with the jacket fitting approximately S/M.
In good vintage condition overall, with noticeable sun fading across both shoulders, considerably more pronounced on one side. There is also some discoloration and a tear in the rayon lining. Shown in the photos. Price reflects condition.
