Unusual 1940s Original Vintage Grey Basket Weave Effect Skirt Suit With Pockets black Both the jacket and skirt

Both the jacket and skirt have a rear vent to allow manoeuvrability

It fastens with an adjustable hook closure at the back

The bust is decorated with stunning trapunto quilting with gold embroidered centres

some faint underarm discolouration and areas of fabric weakness (particularly at the shoulder and underarms) that would benefit from reinforcing (there is a good amount of hem allowance that could be used)

Unusual 1940s Original Vintage Grey Basket Weave Effect Skirt Suit With Pockets black Both the jacket and skirtThis incredible suit was made in the 1940s from a grey rayon in a basket weave pattern. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with strong padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The sharp dagger collar accentuates the shoulder line and leads to a single row of four fabric covered buttons which fasten the blazer. Large patch pockets at the bust and waist waist add a functional yet stylish detail and small turn up cuffs finish off