Elegant and warm late 50s fitted dress in a striped black wool with asymmetric buttoning. Fitted silhouette with a high collarless v-neck and 3/4 sleeve with button and strap on the cuff. Buttoning diagonally across the bodice which continues down the side of the skirt. Slot pocket on the other side of the hip. Generous midi length with straight cut skirt. Skirt is lined, bodice unlined.
Matching fitted jacket in the same fabric, nicely fitted silhouette with single breasted front. Long sleeve with padded shoulder and turn up cuffs. Four chunky shank buttons to the chest. Shallow slot pockets on the hip. Multiple darts to create an hourglass silhouette and slightly stiffening backing fabric to the hip to give this structure. Lined in a dark green satin.
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SIZE
The dress is not labeled with a size but fits approx like a M-L. For your best fit please refer to the measurements.
Fit on model: clipped to fit
Chest: 39-40" (fabric is thick and lined, so best fit slightly smaller)
Underbust: 36"
Waist: 31" (can pull to 32" very taut, but fabric is thick, so would advice for 30-31")
Hip: 43"
Shoulder to natural waist: approx 17"
Sleeve from underarm to cuff: 13.5"
Shoulder seam to shoulder seam: 16"
Length: 48.5"
(There is a 2.5" hem on this)
Jacket:
Chest: 42"
Waist: 32"
Hip: 42"
Length: 24.5"
Shoulder to shoulder: 16"
Sleeve from underarm to cuff: 18.5"
CONDITION
Very good condition.