Late 1930s to early 40s Raw Silk Pantsuit Slack In Hollywood
Referred to as a slack suit or a hostess suit in the late 30s
Fabricated in a natural colored raw silk
Three piece pant suit includes a blazer, trousers, and belt
The blazer features notched lapels
Fitted with darts at the princess seams in the front and back princess seams
Fastens with mother of pearl buttons
Padded shoulders
Full length sleeves with three decorative mother of pearl buttons
Single besom chest pocket
Patch pockets on the hips
The high rise pleat front trousers feature a Hollywood waist
Self belt is included
Fastens with a Talon metal toothed zipper at the fly and a hook and bar at the top edge
Pockets set into side seams
1 5/8" trouser cuff
Maker: Slack In Hollywood (Designed by Ira Slack, Hollywood dress designer and artist who passed away in 1956.)
Condition: Very good. The center back seam was open when I purchased this. I added a 40s era bias tape to the frayed waistband edges so I could restitched the seam. 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. Please use measurements below.
Jacket
Shoulder: 17.5"
Bust: 38”
Waist: 31”
Length from Shoulder Hem: 26.5”
Sleeve length: 16 3/4” underarm 23" over arm
bicep: 13”
Sleeve Cuff Opening: 10”
Slacks
Top of waistband: 28"
Waist: 27" (natural waist measured at belt loops)
Hips: 40" (9" below waist)
Front Rise: 15.5"
Back Rise: 16 3/4"
Inseam: 29"
Outseam: 42.5"
Thigh: 26"
Knee: 23.5"
Leg Opening: 20.5"
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Referred to as a slack suit or a hostess suit in the late 30s
Fabricated in a natural colored raw silk
Three piece pant suit includes a blazer, trousers, and belt
The blazer features notched lapels
Fitted with darts at the princess seams in the front and back princess seams
Fastens with mother of pearl buttons
Padded shoulders
Full length sleeves with three decorative mother of pearl buttons
Single besom chest pocket
Patch pockets on the hips
The high rise pleat front trousers feature a Hollywood waist
Self belt is included
Fastens with a Talon metal toothed zipper at the fly and a hook and bar at the top edge
Pockets set into side seams
1 5/8" trouser cuff
Maker: Slack In Hollywood (Designed by Ira Slack, Hollywood dress designer and artist who passed away in 1956.)
Condition: Very good. The center back seam was open when I purchased this. I added a 40s era bias tape to the frayed waistband edges so I could restitched the seam. 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. Please use measurements below.
Jacket
Shoulder: 17.5"
Bust: 38”
Waist: 31”
Length from Shoulder Hem: 26.5”
Sleeve length: 16 3/4” underarm 23" over arm
bicep: 13”
Sleeve Cuff Opening: 10”
Slacks
Top of waistband: 28"
Waist: 27" (natural waist measured at belt loops)
Hips: 40" (9" below waist)
Front Rise: 15.5"
Back Rise: 16 3/4"
Inseam: 29"
Outseam: 42.5"
Thigh: 26"
Knee: 23.5"
Leg Opening: 20.5"
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Referred to as a slack suit or a hostess suit in the late 30s
Fabricated in a natural colored raw silk
Three piece pant suit includes a blazer, trousers, and belt
The blazer features notched lapels
Fitted with darts at the princess seams in the front and back princess seams
Fastens with mother of pearl buttons
Padded shoulders
Full length sleeves with three decorative mother of pearl buttons
Single besom chest pocket
Patch pockets on the hips
The high rise pleat front trousers feature a Hollywood waist
Self belt is included
Fastens with a Talon metal toothed zipper at the fly and a hook and bar at the top edge
Pockets set into side seams
1 5/8" trouser cuff
Maker: Slack In Hollywood (Designed by Ira Slack, Hollywood dress designer and artist who passed away in 1956.)
Condition: Very good. The center back seam was open when I purchased this. I added a 40s era bias tape to the frayed waistband edges so I could restitched the seam. 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. Please use measurements below.
Jacket
Shoulder: 17.5"
Bust: 38”
Waist: 31”
Length from Shoulder Hem: 26.5”
Sleeve length: 16 3/4” underarm 23" over arm
bicep: 13”
Sleeve Cuff Opening: 10”
Slacks
Top of waistband: 28"
Waist: 27" (natural waist measured at belt loops)
Hips: 40" (9" below waist)
Front Rise: 15.5"
Back Rise: 16 3/4"
Inseam: 29"
Outseam: 42.5"
Thigh: 26"
Knee: 23.5"
Leg Opening: 20.5"
Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
