Rare Original 1940s Volup Vintage Cherry Red Gabardine Skirt Suit Dress Shields:With Dress Shields The tops of the long

The tops of the long sleeves have been gently gathered and there is super flattering gathering below the bust to enhance the wearer’s shape

The integral suede tie belt is attached at the sides of the coat with fabric covered buttons and allows the wearer to cinch in the waist even further

but it is missing its eye so can only be worn open unless a new eye is fitted

Length: 30” plus 1/2” hem

the coat is lined in red rayon and has a maker’s label for Marlbeck Model as well as the scraps of a cut out label (this may have been a CC41 label

Rare Original 1940s Volup Vintage Cherry Red Gabardine Skirt Suit Dress Shields:With Dress Shields The tops of the longThis stunning suit was made in the 1940s from fine cherry red wool. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The rounded off notched lapel collar leads to a single row of five buttons that fasten the blazer and beautiful sculptural seam work emphasises the wearers shape. A double loop appliqu adds a wonderful detail to the left shoulder and turn up cuffs finish off the sleeves beautifully.