A gorgeous and warm 1950s vintage mohair skirt suit. The jacket features a tie scarf collar, three quarter length sleeves, three front buttons, and an inner clasp system to keep snug. The skirt has chunky pleats with a side zipper and button. It is unlined with hem intact.
Measurements of garment, allow space for fit.
Taken flat, doubled for circumference
Shown on a size 4 dress form
Estimated modern size: 0,2 XS
Jacket
Bust: 34” buttoned
Shoulder: 17”
Sleeve: 10” from underarm
Waist: 32” buttoned
Skirt
High waist: 25” buttoned, room to move button 1.5” to fit 26.5”
Hips: 40”+
Length: 22”
Swing: 64”
Tag: Young Times New York ILGWU Label
Fabric: Wool
Condition: Good Vintage. (Jacket) balding to right shoulder which has been coated in fabric adhesive to stop further fraying, a few small places on collar where weave is starting to open but no full holes, discoloration to inner lining at underarms, slight fiber shedding. (Skirt) Significant overall fading.
