{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-to-1950s-suit-rare-spectacular-auburn-spice-rayon-velour-w-brass-clasps-jacket-pencil-skirt-size-xs-to-s","title":"Vintage 1940s to 1950s Suit - Rare! Spectacular Auburn Spice Rayon Velour w Brass Clasps Jacket + Pencil Skirt Size XS to S","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e♛\u003c\/span\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage 1940s to 1950s (early 50s, would be my guess) sporty velour cropped jacket and elegant high-waisted skirt in the prettiest spicy auburn hue. The jacket closes with ingenious brass clasps, each one of them working perfectly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDagger collar, turnback winged\/notched cuffs, the perfect high-waisted pencil skirt with \u003cem\u003epockets. \u003c\/em\u003eWear together, wear apart; each piece easily earns its own keep as a fab separate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery rare style! Looks like the work of Bonnie Cashin, but unfortunately has no remaining labels to help identify; priced on its own clear merits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosures: brass clasps, old plastic button, rear metal \"Queen\" zipper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed layaway? Use ShopPay at check-out to set up no-interest time payments....your item ships out in our next scheduled shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll accessories (belts, jewelry, crinolines, pins, etc.) are for style inspiration only unless indicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e♛\u003c\/span\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout a modern size XS to S; please allow room for ease and the kind of fit you prefer. Interior darts + fabric allowances for tailoring somewhat larger or smaller. Some \"give\" to fabric when pulled very tight, wherever noted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBust (underarm area measured flat across front, then doubled) to about 40\" slack to 44\" pulled tight (batwing cut, drapes to fit)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWaist of jacket (measured across front and doubled) about 26\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength of jacket, shoulder to hem about 17 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShoulders suit about 16\" - 17\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSleeves about 17\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWaist skirt about 25\"\/tight 25 1\/2\" and has about 1\" extra play on the tab to move button slightly and fudge a little larger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHips fullish, to about 42\"\/tight 44\" (~10\" down from waist)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength of skirt about 32\" and has 1\" hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e♛\u003c\/span\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat vintage shape. Clasps are working perfectly; pretty brass patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e••••••\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur pieces are true vintage with a history and a past life. Small signs of wear and use are normal and expected in pre-owned treasures. Our condition report and high-quality photos help you evaluate each individual piece. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jumblelaya Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Small to Medium","offer_id":54735192195296,"sku":null,"price":248.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/7032\/3424\/files\/452A5625.jpg?v=1788882542","url":"https:\/\/jumblelaya.com\/products\/vintage-1940s-to-1950s-suit-rare-spectacular-auburn-spice-rayon-velour-w-brass-clasps-jacket-pencil-skirt-size-xs-to-s","provider":"Jumblelaya Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}