"Prestige" Vintage 1950's Grey & Pink Fitted Skirt Suit UK 6-8
A rare piece to behold and never again find. This 1950's grey suit, accented with pink and red embroidery stitches in small rectangle patterns, is perfect for your vintage wardrobe.
Her V shaped neckline is framed by a notched collar, edged with black velvet pipping along the neck, and a black velvet ribbon accent along the left lapel. Her 3/4 length sleeves are trimmed with small turned up cuffs, and edged with black velvet pipping.
Her fitted bodice is accented by a cinched in waistline, that sets off the 2 front pockets, decorated with black velvet pipping. The jacket fastens with matching covered buttons.
The elegant tailored skirt, in a classic straight A cut, sits under the jacket, and finishes this piece in an iconic 1950's silhouette.
The skirt is slightly sheer, and may need to be worn with a skirt slip to conceal modesty.
Label: Prestige Junior New York
Measurements of the Jacket
Shoulder to Shoulder: 15 inches
Armpit to Armpit: up to 34 inches
Shoulder to Hem : 20 inches
Waist: up to 26 inches
Shoulder to end of sleeve: 18 inches
Fastenings: 5 covered buttons
Measurements Of The Skirt
Waist: up to 25 inches
Waist to Hem: 26 inches
Hips: up to 36 inches
Fastenings: 7.5 inch metal zip, and a button
Size: Small UK 6-8
Condition: This suit is in near perfect vintage condition.
Some light wear to the 2 last covered buttons on the jacket, where the fabric has worn a little thin from wear. Some light wear to the fabric along edge of the jacket, on the right hand side.
A light pull to the fabric on the front left hand side panel of the skirt , and some light wear to the fabric along the cover of the zip in the skirt
This minor issues are not apparent when the suit is being worn, and only noticeable under close inspection. These small areas of wear do not affect the overall quality and strength of this piece.
Washing instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned
Fabric: Rayon mix unknown
Vintage garments have been previously worn and lovingly cared for, they may however have a blemish or two. Here at Willow Hilson, we try our very best to note all the details of each garment, although we may sometimes overlook things, which we do apologise for. Please do not expect perfection, unless stated so.
Please make sure you check all the measurements of the garment before purchasing. Vintage garment sizes are not the same as those of today. To ensure the best fit, we suggest you measure you favourite similar style garment and compare it to the measurements we have listed. All our measurements are taken whilst the garment is lying flat, we then double these measurements to reflect the actual size.
