This suit was made in America in the 1940's and is labelled Strauss-Hirshberg's.
Made from medium weight wool in a wonderful shade of red it is beautifully tailored. The jacket is fully lined and features broad shoulders, with firm shoulder pads to give you the iconic silhouette of the era. It has covered buttons, fastens all the way to the neck and is finished off perfectly with a neat little collar. The skirt is smooth fitting, unlined and is made up of 4 panels. It fastens on the left side with a plastic button and metal zip.
A gorgeous suit in a harder to find larger size.
Measurements
The suit will best fit a 40-34-42 but to ensure it will fit you properly, please compare the measurements below to a similar piece you already own and please note all measurements have been taken on the outside of the piece.
Skirt
Flat waist 17"
Flat hip, 8" down from the waist, 22"
Length 33"
Jacket
Flat bust 21"
Flat waist 18"
Shoulders between sleeves 17.5"
Underarm sleeve length 16"
Length 26"
Condition
Very good with the following minor points to note;
- a 5mm moth graze to the waistband in the back
- 2 small darns in the back skirt, one 3mm and the other 6mm
- a 3mm darn in the back left sleeve
- a small graze to the fabric just below the left lower jacket pocket