When I first found this dress it originally had self covered buttons like the ones still found on the tiny jacket pockets. Several were missing. My intern and I found period 1940s cut glass buttons for the front and some molded glass buttons for the shoulder detail on the jacket. There were also self covered buttons near the neckline of the dress that were replaced with 1940s glass buttons.
Labeled (in jacket only): Nathalie Nicoli California. It also bears the National Recovery Board Coat and Suit Industry Consumer Protection label ensuring this well made garment was manufactured under fair labor standards and someone was once paid a living wage to make it.
You'll find more photos of this ensemble on my blog:
http://alexsandras.com/blog/1940s-nathalie-nicoli-vintage-blue-dress-suit/
Measurements...
I do not pin clothing on models, but prefer instead to show you my garments on people they actually fit. I'm more concerned with your actual purchase rather than selling you an unrealistic image. Kristen's measurements at the time of this listing were 35.5-27-41 and she stands 5'11" tall.
JACKET
~Shoulder to shoulder: 16"
~Bust: 40"
~Waist: 31"
~Sleeve length: 18" cuffed. Can be worn with cuff down for extra length.
~Shoulder to hem: 21.5"
DRESS
~Bust: 43" maximum.
~Waist: 28"
~Hip: 42"
~Shoulder to waist: 18" (a long waisted garment)
~Waist to hem: 30"
~Shoulder to shoulder: 16.5"
Condition...
Excellent vintage condition. The pin appears to be missing from the belt, but other than that, I can't seem to find any flaws. We did replace the original fabric covered buttons as mentioned above. Frankly, I find the glass buttons an upgrade.
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If you like this suit, you may also enjoy:
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http://www.etsy.com/listing/70143461/vintage-1960s-beaded-haute-couture
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