Vintage 1940s Cream Wool Three Piece Suit- NEW!
Measurements
Size: Small
Jacket
Bust: up to 40 inches + 101 cm
Length from Outside Shoulder: 21 inches + 53 cm
Sleeve Length from Outside Shoulder: 24 inches + 60 cm
Seam Allowance: unseen
Vest
Bust: 36 inches + 91 cm
Waist: 29 inches + 74 cm
Length from Outside Shoulder: 16.5 inches + 42 cm (longer at peaks)
Seam Allowance: unseen
Skirt
Waist: 26 inches + 66 cm (plenty of room for the button to be let out)
Hips: 40 inches + 102 cm
Length from Top of Waistband: 29 inches + 74 cm
Hem Length: 1.5 inches + 4 cm
Seam Allowance: 1 inch + 2.5 cm (per side)
Note: Measurements are taken from outside, flat and stretched from seam to seam. This is the maximum size allowable, so please consider individual fit and comfort.
Description
* Late 1940s cream wool three-piece suit
* Set consists of matching jacket, vest and skirt
* Jacket is open and slightly flared at front
* Shield faux pockets at bust that are overlaid with brown faux fur resembling Marmot
* Jacket sleeves and collar are also edged with the same faux fur
* Back of jacket is more tailored
* Vest is sleeveless with a Nehru collar and button-through with matching cream buttons
* Skirt has double darting on both sides front and back, and closed-in kick pleat
* Metal side zipper to skirt
* Jacket and vest are fully lined, the skirt is unlined and has pinked seams
* No label remains apart from the National Recovery Boards Union Label on the skirt
The National Recovery Board was a trade organization that came about in order to assure that garments were made in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards. The label assured consumers that the garment was made by workers who were not working excessive hours and who were being paid a fair hourly wage. This label is seen from 1936.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition.
No notable flaws that I can see. The skirt appears to have been taken up but can easily be let down if required.
Please note that these are vintage items that have been used and loved over the years, As such, they may display slight evidence of their age. Any notable flaws will be highlighted.
Comment
Fabulous rose print on this beauty. The close-up photo of the skirt is the closest to the colour.
The listing is for the dress only and does not include any other accessories that may have been photographed with the item.
This item has not been pinned to the dress form.
Shop Policies
COVID-19
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We now offer an alternate express delivery service via DHL for those of you who want your packages more expediently. This option is currently delivering packages within a seven-day timeframe from pick-up.
Postage
We make every effort to post your item within 1-3 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg we are away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our postage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages - all with tracking. If you want to upgrade to express postage or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.
Currently, standard packages within Australia are taking 4 to 6 business days from receipt of the package at the Post Office. However, there may be exceptions due to the impact of COVID-19.
Availability
This item is within our selling stock. In the unlikely event that two buyers purchase this item concurrently, payment will be immediately refunded to the latter purchaser. We apologize in advance should this rare circumstance arise.
Postage
We make every effort to post your item within 1-3 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg we are away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our postage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages - all with tracking. If you want to upgrade to express postage or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.
Currently, standard packages within Australia are taking 4 to 6 business days from receipt of the package at the Post Office. However, there may be exceptions due to the impact of COVID-19.
LayBys/Layaways
Yes we do offer flexible layby/layaway options and are open to negotiation as to the time period. Obviously, the more expensive the item the longer the time you will have to finalise payment. Contact us to see how accommodating we can be :)
Alterations
Obviously, as these are one-off pieces, the fit may not be quite what you need. To this end, we also offer an alteration service by professional seamstresses. Please shoot us an email outlining what you want and we will quickly respond with a quote and timeframe. Costs are kept to a minimum for this service.
Special Orders
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Photography
Our photos are taken with a mix of studio and ambient lighting. Whilst we take care with the colour balance of our photos, individual computer monitors register colours differently depending on their calibration. If you want the exact colour shade drop us a line and we will give you the Universal Pantone colours that match the item.