Description
A deadstock, never worn 1960s skirt suit in bright white, this jacket and pencil skirt ensemble will be great for a summer party, or as a tailored bridal look. The lightweight ottoman ribbed fabric is blend of cotton and polyester, with an acetate lining in the jacket only. This makes the jacket appear a little bit brighter white on my mannequin, due to the 2 layers of white fabric there, instead of only 1 layer in the skirt.
The jacket closes in front with covered buttons below a cute, rounded collar. It has darts to shape the bust and waist, but it will have a slightly loose, boxy fit if worn as originally intended. It has three-quarter-length sleeves and a curved hem, ending just above the hips. The skirt has a high, fitted waistband and a more narrow, but still curvy silhouette (see measurements). It fastens with a side seam metal zipper and single button. The “pocket flaps” on the front of the jacket are decorative.
In near excellent condition, unworn, this sassy white summer suit from the 1960s has been laundered for freshness and looks great! The only issue to note is some very minor discoloration to the covered buttons, from its long storage. My last 2 photos show the jacket and skirt unpinned from the mannequin, to give a better idea of actual size.
Size: approx. modern S.
Labeled vintage size 15-16.
JACKET
- Bust: 41 inches flat, to fit 39 max, a bit loosely.
- Length: 20 inches from back of neck to hem.
- Underarm to hem length: 11 inches.
- Shoulder to shoulder: 15.5 inches.
- Sleeve length: 17.5 inches.
- Sleeve width at bicep: 13 inches flat.
- Width at jacket hem/high hip: 40 inches flat.
SKIRT
- Waist: 27 inches flat, to fit up to 26.5 max. Could move button to make waist up to 1 inch larger.
- Hips: 41 inches flat, to fit up to 39 max.
- Length: 26.5 inches.
- Width at hem: 42 inches flat.
LABEL: none but original size and fabric content on hangtag
