Now this is the epitome of autumn 40s elegance. CC41 utility label 2 piece ladies skirt suit in a textured pattenred wool with contrasting chestnut brown corduroy. Fitted jacket with single breasted front fastened with four buttons and a neat collared neck with corduroy trim. Long fitted sleeve with strong padded shoulder. Nicely fitted cut with decorative (not functional) pockets flaps, again trimmed with cord. Lined in a beige-peach rayon. Matching a-line midi skirt with small oval patch pocket. Fitted waistband with metal zipper and button to fasten.
SIZE
The suit is not labeled with a size but fits approx like a Small. For your best fit please refer to the measurements.
Fit on model: clipped to fit
Jacket:
Chest: 38" (best fit a little bit smaller, would advice for 34-35" max)
Waist: 32.5"
Sleeve: 17" from underarm to cuff
Shoulder to shoulder: 14" (fits a bit wider with the big padded shoulder)
Length: 25.5" shoulder to hem
Skirt:
Waist: 28"
Hip: 43"
Length from waist to hem: 29.5" incl 1.2" waistband
Sweep: 70"
CONDITION
Very good condition.
-There is a slight bit of lightening/fade mottling on the hem of the skirt in one place, see photo, pretty minor.
-Slight repair to the underarm seam of the lining.
-Buttons may have been historically replaced.