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Yellow Crochet 2-Piece Sun Suit w Strapless Bustier and Circle Skirt - M, 1950s

$695
£527.35
€602.98
CA$970.73
A$1,079.32
CHF 563.56
MX$13,137.90
NOK 7,190.77
SEK 6,737.41
DKK 4,500.13
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Just the ticket for your summer in the South of France (along with espadrilles and a friend with a yacht). We love it with a cardigan slung over the shoulders, but try the skirt layered over knee-length pedal pushers for a modern hostess ensemble. 2-piece bustier and circle skirt ensemble of buttercup yellow crochet. Bustier features sweetheart bust with flexible boning at front, back and sides; 2 ¾” crochet ruffle trim around top. Back closure of 6 brassiere-style hooks and eyes; hanging loops. Lined in yellow acetate. Massive circle skirt features side snap closure and hook and eye at waistband; waistband lined in yellow acetate, but skirt is unlined*. fabric: rayon crochet noteworthy: may be hand washed in cool water alterations: secured original skirt closures to garment condition: very good with some light buckling to front bustier boning measurements: •bustier• bust: 36 ½” underbust: 30 ½” waist: 27” length: 11 ¼” from top of bodice to bottom edge at bust; 6” in center back •skirt• waist: 26” hips: free length: 30” sweep: 246” (over 20 feet!) label: Hotel del Prado, Pasaje (Curiosidades Mexicanas) size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size medium *please note ensemble is shown with a crinoline worn underneath, which is not included. Skirt is unlined and transparent when worn as sold.
  • Designer:
    Hotel del Prado
  • Brand:
    Hotel del Prado
  • Dimensions:
    Length: 41.25 in (104.78 cm)Marked Size: none; comparable to size M (US)Bust: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)Waist: 26 in (66.04 cm)
  • Style:
    New Look (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Material Notes:
    Skirt is unlined and transparent worn as sold.
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Light buckling to front bustier boning.
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0811.09.0891stDibs: LU86434008543

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