1940s Green Wool Gabardine Skirt Suit Audrey Jane
Fabricated in a Green Wool Gabardine, This color is described as Robinhood green in a 1949 Audrey Jane newspaper add for a different suit that appears to have the same covered buttons. (That suit retailed for $55, a pretty penny for 1949- roughly $728.64 today using an inflation calculator)
Jacket is fully lined
No shoulder pads
Rounded Collar with notched lapels
Fastens with self covered buttons with nailhead centers through bound buttonholes
Fold over patch pockets on the chest and hips (Hip pockets with self button tabs)
Full length set in sleeves (original length extended by adding a new facing- see photos)
The 4 panel skirt is unlined
Fastens with a button on the waistband and a Talon metal zipper down the side seam
Fitted with darts in the front and back
Maker: Audrey Jane by American Woolen Company, Dunbar shop
Condition: Very good. 1/2" repair to the lining. Discoloration to the lining only on the right shoulder. (see photos) Freshly dry cleaned, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: Looks to best suit a modern Small/Medium. Please use measurements below.
Jacket
Shoulder: 16.5”
Bust: 41”
Waist: 31”
Sweep: 40”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 28”
Sleeve length: 17” underarm 25” overarm
bicep: 14”
Sleeve Opening: 9”
Skirt
1.5” waistband
Waist: 26”
Hip: 39” (8.5” below waist)
Sweep: 44”
Length: 28.5” below waistband
Mannequin has a 32” Bust, 24.5” waist and 34.5” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Fabricated in a Green Wool Gabardine, This color is described as Robinhood green in a 1949 Audrey Jane newspaper add for a different suit that appears to have the same covered buttons. (That suit retailed for $55, a pretty penny for 1949- roughly $728.64 today using an inflation calculator)
Jacket is fully lined
No shoulder pads
Rounded Collar with notched lapels
Fastens with self covered buttons with nailhead centers through bound buttonholes
Fold over patch pockets on the chest and hips (Hip pockets with self button tabs)
Full length set in sleeves (original length extended by adding a new facing- see photos)
The 4 panel skirt is unlined
Fastens with a button on the waistband and a Talon metal zipper down the side seam
Fitted with darts in the front and back
Maker: Audrey Jane by American Woolen Company, Dunbar shop
Condition: Very good. 1/2" repair to the lining. Discoloration to the lining only on the right shoulder. (see photos) Freshly dry cleaned, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: Looks to best suit a modern Small/Medium. Please use measurements below.
Jacket
Shoulder: 16.5”
Bust: 41”
Waist: 31”
Sweep: 40”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 28”
Sleeve length: 17” underarm 25” overarm
bicep: 14”
Sleeve Opening: 9”
Skirt
1.5” waistband
Waist: 26”
Hip: 39” (8.5” below waist)
Sweep: 44”
Length: 28.5” below waistband
Mannequin has a 32” Bust, 24.5” waist and 34.5” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Fabricated in a Green Wool Gabardine, This color is described as Robinhood green in a 1949 Audrey Jane newspaper add for a different suit that appears to have the same covered buttons. (That suit retailed for $55, a pretty penny for 1949- roughly $728.64 today using an inflation calculator)
Jacket is fully lined
No shoulder pads
Rounded Collar with notched lapels
Fastens with self covered buttons with nailhead centers through bound buttonholes
Fold over patch pockets on the chest and hips (Hip pockets with self button tabs)
Full length set in sleeves (original length extended by adding a new facing- see photos)
The 4 panel skirt is unlined
Fastens with a button on the waistband and a Talon metal zipper down the side seam
Fitted with darts in the front and back
Maker: Audrey Jane by American Woolen Company, Dunbar shop
Condition: Very good. 1/2" repair to the lining. Discoloration to the lining only on the right shoulder. (see photos) Freshly dry cleaned, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: Looks to best suit a modern Small/Medium. Please use measurements below.
Jacket
Shoulder: 16.5”
Bust: 41”
Waist: 31”
Sweep: 40”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 28”
Sleeve length: 17” underarm 25” overarm
bicep: 14”
Sleeve Opening: 9”
Skirt
1.5” waistband
Waist: 26”
Hip: 39” (8.5” below waist)
Sweep: 44”
Length: 28.5” below waistband
Mannequin has a 32” Bust, 24.5” waist and 34.5” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
