Original 1940s 40s Vintage Sand Coloured Silk New Look Skirt Suit With Lace Trim black_sheep the skirt draped into a

the skirt draped into a flattering pleated train

This suit is in very good condition throughout except for a barely noticeable pinhole as pictured

Length: 40” + 2” hem

Shoulders: 14 3/4”

The skirt is cut in an A line style and featured a covered metal zipper fastening at the side with hooks and eyes above

Original 1940s 40s Vintage Sand Coloured Silk New Look Skirt Suit With Lace Trim black_sheep the skirt draped into aThis wonderful skirt suit was made from a lightweight sand coloured silk in the late 1940s. The suit takes strong inspiration from Diors New Look design with a full below knee length skirt combined with rounded shoulders and a cinched waist. The use of a rounded shawl collar also nods to Diors style and marks the beginning of a line of fabric covered buttons that extend down to the waist. A white openwork lace trim is used to highlight the bottom of