Incredible Original 1940s Vintage Red Skirt Suit Lilli Ann Style
This incredible suit was made in the 1940s from a sumptuous red slubbed rayon faille, reminiscent of the textiles used in the iconic Lilli Ann suits of the period. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with structured shoulders and a nipped waist. The sharp collar echoes the triangular mock pocket design details at the hip and eight small buttons fasten the blazer at the front. Inside, the jacket is unlined with beautifully bound seams and has a maker’s label for Lampl. The matching skirt was cut in a gentle A line, has a matching maker’s mark and fastens with an original metal side zipper and button closure above.
Jacket
Bust: 36”
Waist: 29”
Shoulders: 15” seam to seam
Skirt
Waist: 25”
Hips: 40”
Length: 26” plus 2 1/2” hem
The suit is in very good condition with only a few small flaws as pictured.
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This garment is available to purchase with or without dress shields. These clever little contraptions have been made by our seamstress to an original 1940s pattern and can be simply attached to your garment by tack stitching at the corners of the underarm seam, pinning (we wouldn’t recommend that, it hurts if it goes wrong, so if you try this, it is at your own risk only) or inserting tiny poppers. They then stand ready to absorb any sweat and body odours as needed and you can simply detach and launder them instead of your garment, saving you a fortune in dry cleaning bills.
They are equally suitable for suits, blazers and dresses and come in pure white cotton.
They are universally sized and super easy to use even for a sewing novice as only a couple of tiny stitches are required at each side to secure them.
We sell Dress Shields as a standalone item or at a discount if you purchase them with a garment. We will select the appropriate type to match the garment you have purchased.