This fabulous suit was made in the 1940's by Dorchester.
Made from medium weight wool it features a green and burgundy check on an off-white and dusky pink base. The jacket is beautifully tailored and features green button closure, has firm shoulder pads to give you the classic silhouette of the era and is fully.
The skirt is unlined, fastens with a button and zip on the left side and has smartly tailored with inverted box pleats.
A classic piece in a gorgeous colour.
Measurements
The suit will best fit up to a 39/40-28.5-38 but to ensure it will fit you properly, please compare the measurements below to a similar piece you already own. Please note all measurements have been taken on the outside of the garment.
Jacket
Flat bust 20" in the back and 21" in the front
Flat waist 16"
SHoulders between sleeves 16"
Underarm sleeve length 17"
Length 24"
Skirt
Waist 28.5"
Flat hip 19"
Length 24.5"
Circumference of skirt at hem 46"
Condition
Very good with the following points to note;
- there is a 1cm faint mark on the front of the skirt - see photo
- underarm discolouration on the lining
- a few light foxing marks on the lining
- a few light pinhead marks on the jacket