Vintage 1950s to 1960s Suit - Handmacher Purple Sharkskin V-Detail Jacket Skirt Size L

♛Details

Vintage 1950s/1960s Weathervane by Handmacher suit in a nifty purple slubbed rayon sharkskin that reverses to a glossy, satin-woven side displaying its plum red undertone. Peter pan collar, small shoulder pads, cool inverted V-shaped details, dome-shaped buttons, and elegant A-line skirt.

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•Closures: buttons, side Talon zipper

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♛Measurements

About a modern size L; please allow room for ease and the kind of fit you prefer. Interior darts + fabric allowances for tailoring somewhat larger or smaller.

Bust (underarm area measured flat across front, then doubled) to about 41"/tight 42"

Waist of jacket (measured across front and doubled) about 38"

Length of jacket, shoulder to hem about 21"

Shoulders suit about 16 1/2" - 17"

Sleeves about 23"

Waist skirt about 31" - has about 1" extra room on tab 

Hips to about 44"

Length of skirt about 26" and has 1" hem

♛Condition

Very good vintage shape. 

Nitpicks: subtle signs of age and previous use. Has a tiny surface-level rub on skirt on a bit of its slubbed texture. The imperfection does not stand out appreciably to the eye during wear/display. See close-up.

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