This is a fabulous Parisian ensemble from the 1940s. The fabric is wool in a greyish stone blue color. Radical New Look shape with vertical waist seams, padded shouldes and two beautiful decorated pockets on the hips. The jacket closes with front buttons and the skirt closes with hooks and a metal zipper. The lining has an embroidery with the Eiffel Tower and the Triumphal of Paris. This suit has no label but this is a top quality garment.
Measures - Please make sure you double-check your own measures and compare them to the ones below.
JACKET
Shoulders seam to seam: 15.5" (39cm)
Armpit to armpit: 18" (46cm)
Bicep girth: 12.5" (32cm)
Sleeves: 24" (60cm)
Waist: 28" (70cm)
Length: 24" (60cm)
SKIRT
Waist: 27" (68cm)
Hips: 40" (102cm)
Length: 24" (60cm) - not enough hem to let down
Fabric: Wool, satin lining, metal zipper
Condition: Mint condition! The lining shows some minor watermarks, but really not dramatic at all (view photo). The back of the right cuff has a couple of super tiny flaws (view photo). No other issues! No holes, rips, stains, fading, sweat marks, etc.