Items Similar to 1940s Rayon Novelty Garden Print Skirt Suit with Velvet Trim

CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Size 36 Black Wool Notch Lapel Tuxedo Suit

CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Size 34 Black Solid Wool Peak Lapel Tuxedo

CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Size 34 Navy Black Wool Peak Lapel Tuxedo Suit

ETRO Size 38 Charcoal Grey Print Wool Notch Lapel Suit

JOHN VARVATOS Size 40 Grey Charcoal Stripe Virgin Wool Suit

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 8

1940s Rayon Novelty Garden Print Skirt Suit with Velvet Trim

About the Item

This 1940s novelty cold rayon skirt suit is tailored to a pretty and feminine tea-dress style, typical of this era. Both pieces are tailored from a midnight blue cloth which looks almost black, patterned with gardening tools - very unusual! Printed in green, cream and fuchsia rose, it shows watering cans, wheelbarrows, birdhouses, shovels, baskets and plant pots, alongside flowers and shrubs. This top has short-sleeves and a nipped-in waist. It is detailed with soft black silk velvet across the collar, cuffs and buttons. The neckline is cut in a V-shape and is finished with a tie at the neck. The skirt is cut to a high-waisted fit. It is detailed with a few soft pleats which add a flippy, playful feel. It fastens at the rear with a hidden zip and magenta coloured plastic button which is probably a thoughtfully matched replacement as the buttons on the blouse are velvet. Both the top and skirt are unlined. This matching suit is in very good to excellent vintage condition for an original 1940s set. Both pieces are very wearable together, or as separates and are a great choice for the Goodwood Revival. I noted the following with the garments in hand only; three very well executed repairs to the rayon on the right shoulder which we have photographed. And, the skirt has been let out down at the side seams, I barely noticed as it has been done so well. The zip is a good quality, modern replacement in brown and the button moved to the very edge, leaving a small indentation at the previous site. You will also see a few areas where there are some minor brown markings, almost impossible to spot when worn due to the darker background colour and the interesting print. These observations are minor and do not detract from an outfit that has been carefully preserved for 80 years. No labels are present so please check our below measurements carefully as the fabric has no stretch. We believe this would best fit sizes up to a UK size 12 or a US 8. MEASUREMENTS TOP BUST - 43 in. (109 cm) WAIST - 34 in. (86 cm) LENGTH - 21 in. (53 cm) MEASUREMENTS SKIRT WAIST - 30 in. (76 cm) HIP - 46 in. (117 cm) LENGTH - 25 in. (64 cm)

Dimensions:

Length: 21 in (53.34 cm)Marked Size: 10-12 (UK)Bust: 43 in (109.22 cm)Waist: 34 in (86.36 cm)

Style:

1940s (Of the Period)

Place of Origin:

United Kingdom

Period:

1940-1949

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU55025543522

More From This Seller

View All

1950’s Black Silk Couture Fitted Evening Pencil Skirt and Top Set

Located in London, GB

Fabulous 1950’s couture but unlabelled evening ensemble consisting of a black silk asymmetrical top with multiple spaghetti straps and a full-length pencil skirt. The top features ...

Category

1950s American Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1950’s Black Silk Couture Fitted Evening Pencil Skirt and Top Set

$675

1970s A-line Purple Wool Jacket and Skirt Suit

Located in London, GB

This early 1970s skirt suit is by Sixth Sense, a European brand which sold good quality designer inspired pieces on the Continental high street. It is crafted from thick wool and has...

Category

1970s British Skirt Suits

1970s A-line Purple Wool Jacket and Skirt Suit

$650

1994 Runway Chanel Haute Couture Black Boucle Wool Skirt Suit

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Made in France, this Chanel haute couture cream and black skirt suit is from the Spring 1994 Couture collection and the actual suit appeared on the runway. Alas, we only have a brief...

Category

1990s French Skirt Suits

1994 Runway Chanel Haute Couture Black Boucle Wool Skirt Suit

$13,500

1950s Henry A La Pensée Haute Couture Navy Ribbonwork Skirt Suit

Located in London, GB

Henry à la Pensée was once a famous French couturier who founded his fashion house in Paris at the end of the 19th century. Located at 3 and 5 Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, the Hous...

Category

1950s French Skirt Suits

1950s Henry A La Pensée Haute Couture Navy Ribbonwork Skirt Suit

$1,400

1970s Bill Gibb Black Jersey Floral Four-Piece Ensemble

By Bill Gibb

Located in London, GB

This is a rare and complete four-piece ensemble by the renowned British designer Bill Gibb. It is composed of a halter-neck top, a high-waist skirt and removable sheer top layer, alo...

Category

1970s British Skirt Suits

1970s Bill Gibb Black Jersey Floral Four-Piece Ensemble

$3,150

1980s Koos Van Den Akker Couture 4-Piece Gold Corset and Skirt Ensemble

By Koos Van den Akker

Located in London, GB

1980s Koos Van den Akker couture four-piece ensemble comprised of a skirt, corset top, a large scarf and a belt. This is a beautiful and highly detailed design from the famous Dutch ...

Category

1980s American Skirt Suits

1980s Koos Van Den Akker Couture 4-Piece Gold Corset and Skirt Ensemble

$2,500

1990s French Skirt Suits

Dior FW 1998 Skirt Suit

$2,440

CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Size 36 Black Wool Notch Lapel Tuxedo Suit

By Calvin Klein Collection

Located in San Francisco, CA

CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION suit comes in a black wool with a full liner and includes a single breasted, single button sport coat with a notch lapel and matching flat front trousers. Ver...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Trouser Pant Suits

CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Size 36 Black Wool Notch Lapel Tuxedo Suit

$487 Sale Price

20% Off

CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Size 34 Black Solid Wool Peak Lapel Tuxedo

By Calvin Klein Collection

Located in San Francisco, CA

CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION suit comes in a black wool material with a full liner and includes a single breasted, single button sport coat with a peak lapel and matching flat front tuxed...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Trouser Pant Suits

CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Size 34 Black Solid Wool Peak Lapel Tuxedo

$578 Sale Price

20% Off

CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Size 34 Navy Black Wool Peak Lapel Tuxedo Suit

By Calvin Klein Collection

Located in San Francisco, CA

CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION suit comes in a navy & black wool with a full liner and includes a single breasted, double button sport coat with a peak lapel and matching flat front trouser...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Trouser Pant Suits

CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Size 34 Navy Black Wool Peak Lapel Tuxedo Suit

$593 Sale Price

20% Off

ETRO Size 38 Charcoal Grey Print Wool Notch Lapel Suit

By Etro

Located in San Francisco, CA

ETRO suit in a charcoal grey wool print with a full liner and includes a single breasted, three button sport coat with a notch lapel and matching flat front trousers. Made in Italy.V...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Trouser Pant Suits

ETRO Size 38 Charcoal Grey Print Wool Notch Lapel Suit

$721

JOHN VARVATOS Size 40 Grey Charcoal Stripe Virgin Wool Suit

By John Varvatos

Located in San Francisco, CA

JOHN VARVATOS suit in a charcoal grey striped virgin wool with a full liner and includes a single breasted, single button sport coat with a peak lapel and matching flat front trouser...

Category