Pencil dress suit set circa 1950s

-Lightweight red cotton fabric and the bottom and jacket feel like rayon blend.

-Classic pencil dress with curve enhancing shape closes with a zipper in the back

-Button up back top with ties in the back for interesting detail

-Short sleeved bolero jacket

-Cute red embroidery on the jacket in shape of strawberries

Label: Carlye as well as Grace Pauley store label and 50 ILGWU Union Label

Fits like small.

Please refer to measurements. Those were taken with the item laying flat and doubled where needed. Compare with those of an item that fits you well

Dress:

Bust, armpit to armpit: 34in/ 86cm

Shoulder to waist: 15.5in/ 39cm

Waist: 26in/ 66cm

Hips: 36in/ 91cm

Length: 41in/ 104cm

Jacket:

Shoulders: free

Bust: 38in/ 96cm

Waist: 28in/ 71cm

Sleeve opening: 12in/ 30cm

Sleeve length: in/ 20cm

Length: 15in/ 38cm

Condition: Excellent vintage with no flaws noted. Dress presents beautifully in person. Gently hand washed and ready to wear.

E1225

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage seller in Brooklyn, NY.