Vintage 1950s Olive Green Velvet Suit Jacket Skirt UK S Suede ' from a suiting weight

' from a suiting weight wool tweed in dark navy & natural micro check with bold mid-blue overchecks

Size: Suggested UK M/L (shown on a mannequin with a 36" bust) Please check measurements below -

In very good condition with light wear overall - there are 2 small tufts on the left outside leg where the French seam has popped slightly (arrowed) - slight wear to the seat panel - fraying to the bottom buttonhole on the right cuff - some marks & wear to the linings & pocket bags

with signs of use & some flaws: - there are a number of small repairs scattered over both pieces

Vintage 1950s Olive Green Velvet Suit Jacket Skirt UK S Suede ' from a suiting weightA stylish vintage early 1950s 2 piece skirt suit from 'Arthurs of Maidstone', made from rayon velvet fabric in an olive green colour. The jacket has a shawl collar, medium padded shoulders, Princess seams at the back & a nipped in waist to give a fitted silhouette, & long sleeves with pointy turn back cuffs ; it fastens with 3 self covered buttons & is lined with rustly copper acetate. The 3 gore skirt is cut straight at the front & bias at the back