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Vintage 40s Cranberry Fit & Flare Gab Skirt Suit M/L

$ 199.00

A glorious 1940s suit, in a rich color and flattering fit! Jacket is styled with princess seaming plus vertical darts for curvy fit. Shoulders are padded, oversized lapels are notched and curvy. Six gore skirt

Size: No size label. I wear a modern size 12, and the jacket fits me. The skirt shows signs of having been taken in by a former owner with additional seam allowances along the sides of a few of the gores that would add up to an extra 4" if they were let back out. The waistband has a larger than usual overlap that would garner an extra 2" if it was reset.

Measurements

Inches Centimeters
Jacket: Bust 39" 99
Jacket: Shoulders 16" 40.5
Jacket: Waist 33" 83.5
Jacket: Length 24.5" 62
Jacket: Sleeve length 24" 61
Skirt: Waist 28.5" 72.25
Skirt: Hips 46" 116.75
Skirt: Length 30" 76
Sweep 68" 172

Fabric/Colors

Wool gabardine in a wonderful shade of dark red, similar to cranberry glass. Lining is lightweight faille, feels like silk, in a more muted brownish shade.

Tag

Little Lady Stirling, and G.C. Willis, Champaign Ill.

Closures

Jacket closes with four large flat self fabric covered buttons, bound buttonholes. The skirt has a sideseam metal zipper with a heavy duty snap and hook & eyes at the waist.

Condition

Excellent. I don't see any stains, holes, tears or other issues.