Name: 1940s Claire McCardell Att. Playsuit
Brand: Claire McCardell
Rating: 4.9 (31 reviews)

1940s Claire McCardell Att. Playsuit

View Similar Items

1980s Giorgio Armani Black Painted Velvet Skirt Ensemble

1997 Oscar De La Renta Wine Red Velvet Burnout Duster Jacket and Pants Ensemble

2000 Chanel Gold Metallic Suede Goatskin Jacket & Skirt Set

Grey wool skirt suit with double-breasted jacket and Corduroy collar COURREGES

Christian Dior 9K$ New Black Leather Jumpsuit 36 FR

Balenciaga Pant Suit Double Breast 40 / 6 Mint

1980s Gianfranco Ferre Black Linen Vest and Skirt Ensemble

1960s Peach Wool Dress and Jacket Ensemble

1970's Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Cotton Jacket and Skirt Ensemble

1980s Gianni Versace Couture Black & Baby Pink Eyelet Blazer & Skirt Suit Set

1990s Multicolor Floral Print Brocade Top & Skirt Set

1990s Gianni Versace Couture Bright Blue Silk Top & Skirt Set

About the Item

Did you just die a little? I did too when I first saw this! My client swears it is Claire McCardell and I find it hard to disagree. It does not have a McCardell tag present however so is priced accordingly, if that tag was there this would be several hundred dollars higher! It's an extraordinary piece and an absolute wonderful, unusual design that really adds to the conviction that this is indeed a McCardell piece. Wonderfully full puffed style bloomer bottoms are striped in cream and red on cotton. Each leg has an elastic - that elastic and the flat knife pleats at the waist help create that fantastic, full shape! The bodice is cut to fit and one whole side buttons up in a precise, tight row of buttons. One tie is short and hooks into place and the other extra extra long and ties. Absolute amazing piece of fashion and of history! Excellent, unworn condition.

I have added some pictures so you can see some McCardell pieces that are similar in structure (all are in museum collections). Most telling is the dress - it's the same striping fabric and plain cream fabric on the top - I would imagine that this is from that same collection!

Bust: approx 15ish” from side seam to side seam
Will fit an A- B cup
Waist: 12” flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Total length: approx 32” from top of shoulder strap to bottom hem
The front of the play suit has an extra lining of cotton. The rest of the suit is unlined. The strap that crosses the front hooks into place and the other is longer and ties. It closes at the waist with a metal zipper and the a row of buttons up one side. There is a pocket on each side. The original Saks tag is still present as shown! It can be hand washed when cleaned again in the future.

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML (0-6)

Designer:
Claire McCardell
Dimensions:
Marked Size: XS-SML (0-6) (NA)
Period:
1940-1949
Condition:
Excellent.
Seller Location:
Rockwood, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: Item# S1601stDibs: AU110724128497

1980s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1980s Giorgio Armani Black Painted Velvet Skirt Ensemble

$995

1997 Oscar De La Renta Wine Red Velvet Burnout Duster Jacket and Pants Ensemble

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1997 Oscar de la Renta RTW Fall collection wine red burnout velvet and gold painted pants and duster jacket ensemble. The velvet has a square geometric burnout pattern all over the d...

Category

1990s American Trouser Pant Suits

1997 Oscar De La Renta Wine Red Velvet Burnout Duster Jacket and Pants Ensemble

$1,100

2000 Chanel Gold Metallic Suede Goatskin Jacket & Skirt Set

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The 2000 Chanel Gold Metallic Suede Goatskin Jacket and Skirt Set is a stunning example of high fashion, exuding elegance and sophistication. This exquisite ensemble features a luxur...

Category

Early 2000s French Skirt Suits

2000 Chanel Gold Metallic Suede Goatskin Jacket & Skirt Set

$4,400

Grey wool skirt suit with double-breasted jacket and Corduroy collar COURREGES

By Courrèges

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Grey wool skirt suit with double-breasted jacket and Corduroy collar. Acetate lining. Wood button and buttonhole closure on the front of the jacket. Pocket on both side.Half-belt mid...

Category

1970s French Skirt Suits

Grey wool skirt suit with double-breasted jacket and Corduroy collar COURREGES

$1,179

Christian Dior 9K$ New Black Leather Jumpsuit 36 FR

By Christian Dior

Located in Dubai, AE

Boutique price 8,860$ New DIOR black belted leather jumpsuit featuring motorcycle style - as seen on Zendaya and other celebs - CD logo embroidery at waist - logo zippers at front, c...

Category

2010s Jumpsuits

Christian Dior 9K$ New Black Leather Jumpsuit 36 FR

$2,850

Free Shipping

Balenciaga Pant Suit Double Breast 40 / 6 Mint

By Balenciaga

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Le Dix Balenciaga jet black pant suit that is simply divine! Fabulous cut and fit - this suit takes you from office to dinner in one step! Five on ten double ...

Category