The Archivist // 1950s navy blue raw silk tailored skirt suit Lg / Xl

-- late 1950s skirt suit
-- lightweight navy blue raw silk
-- beautifully tailored jacket top
-- jacket features a wide peter pan collar and notched neckline
-- boxy fit tamed by pleats at the shoulders and double pleats at the waist
-- jacket gently tapers in at the natural waistline
-- jacket hem is lined giving it structure
-- button front closure finished with pintuck detailing and decorative bows
-- skirt is a classic straight style with fitted waist
-- pleats at each hips contour the fit
-- kick pleat at back hem for ease of movement
-- side meatl zip closure with button tab

label: none present, possibly hand made
material: raw silk, metal zipper
size: fits like a contemporary large to Xl

_______ m e a s u r e m e n t s

j a c k e t
bust: 44"
waist: 36"
shoulders: 16.5"
length: 20"

s k i r t
waist: 34"
hips: 46"
length: 26" (original length 28.5", there is plenty of hem allowance to let down)

All measurements are taken while garment is laying flat and then doubled unless otherwise noted. Please allow yourself some "wiggle room" when determining fit.

_______ c o n d i t i o n

Top notch! Little to no evidence of wear. Exceptionally well made with no issues of note.