Last year we purchased a houseful of clothing that belonged to a woman who bought clothing by the armful, at sample sales and end of season sales, from the 1940s through the 1970s. It's not high-end couture, but rather, a vast collection of the fashions worn by everyday women during these decades--beautiful dresses, cute blouses, suits, skirts, and hats. She never threw out a thing. This garment is from her enormous wardrobe, and I will continue to offer the best picks from this incredible find in the shop.
*Label: Russ
*Outfit is a cotton or cotton blend seersucker
*Jacket top has: button-up front closure; cropped waist; darts at bust; two front faux flap pockets; darts at back shoulders
*Skirt has: side metal Falcon zipper and plastic button closure; full, pleated skirt
*Jacket and skirt are unlined
*Excellent condition--no holes, stains or tears!
No size tag; outfit measures like a US women's XS.
Jacket top measurements:
*15 1/2" (39.25 cm) across shoulders
*40" (101.5 cm) bust
*35" (88.75 cm) waist
*18 1/4" (46.25 cm) shoulder seam to end of cuff
*Armholes measure 17" (43 cm) in circumference at the shoulder seams
*17 3/8" (44 cm) top center back collar to bottom hem
Skirt measurements:
*26" (66 cm) waist, can be made as big as 28" (71 cm) if button is moved further out on tab
*Free hips
*23 1/2" (59.5 cm) waist to bottom hem
*Skirt has 3" (7.5 cm) hemmed
If this outfit tickles your fancy but is too small, and you can sew, you might want to take a peek at this Butterick pattern--which looks identical--available at Etsy seller fripperie's shop: http://www.etsy.com/listing/31856721/butterick-2258-1960s-jacket-and-skirts
Items are shipped USPS Priority Mail in the US. Costs for elsewhere are for USPS First Class International. Please convo me for Priority Mail International costs or for combined international shipping costs.
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