Vintage 1940s Satin Hostess Pant Suit - RARE Wedding-Worthy Designer Big Shoulder Cropped Jacket + Pants Size XS - S
♛Details
Glamorous high end hostess-wear from 1947 (documented; see ad). Constructed more like clothes meant for socializing than for hiding away in the boudoir or for sleeping. The biggest and boldest self fabric shoulder pads set off a cropped/midriff jacket w silk frog closures, celluloid waist buttons, and waist sash ties at the wasp waist. Smart tailored pants with hip pocket opposite the side with its metal zipper closure. Wear together or apart
These do not turn up easily...perfect set to entertain guests, to be married in, to run away and adventure in, or for any reason you can dream up
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•Fabric(s): rayon satin brocade
•Lined: no
•Closures: celluloid buttons, waist tie, side button, side metal zipper
•Designer/Labels: Original Paulette of Chicago
All accessories (belts, jewelry, crinolines, pins, etc.) are for style inspiration only unless indicated.
♛Measurements
Please add room for fit and ease of movement
Bust of jacket to about 40"
Waist of jacket about 26 1/4" unbelted and buttons show signs that they were moved over about an inch to make it tighter; this is easy to set back to original
Shoulder to hem of jacket 18 1/4"
Shoulders seam to seam about 15 1/2"
Sleeves about 19"
Waist of pants about 22 1/2" (I know!) but has 1 1/2" on the tab and also generous seams and darts throughout for alteration (and extra hem fabric), and in this case: so worth it to make this work for you!
Hips about 42"/43" at about 10" down from side waistband
Inseam of pants about 26"
Outseam about 38" and has 2" hem turned up
Rise about 15"
♛Condition
Great vintage shape. 70+ years old. Clean and fresh with only slight signs of age and use. A faint little mark by rear shoulder pad that does not draw attention.
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