Original Late 1940s 40s / Early 1950s 50s Volup Vintage Blue Double Breasted Suit With Velvet Collar By Towncliffe check there is a little underarm

there is a little underarm marking and a seam split to the wearer’s left underarm

Length: 26 inch (plus 2 inches in the hem allowance)

the labels state that it is both wind and rain proof but we can not guarantee it’s water resistance

The fullness of the skirt is further highlighted with two triangular box pleats which have been backed with the contrasting plaid fabric found on the bodice

Original Late 1940s 40s / Early 1950s 50s Volup Vintage Blue Double Breasted Suit With Velvet Collar By Towncliffe check there is a little underarmThis beautiful suit was made from a blue wool in the late 1940s early 1950s. Its padded shoulders give the suit the strong silhouette of the 1940s but with a nod to the 1950s through the softer shaping throughout. Half of the small notched collar has been adorned with luxurious black velvet and the jacket fastens with two lines of four buttons in a double breasted configuration. Tiny slit pockets at the hip add a practical feature to the jacket.