Invented in 1970, the genuine Ultrasuede brand fabric was first made phenomenally popular by Halston with his ready-to-wear collection in 1972. It was so expensive to produce that real suede cost half as much as Ultrasuede, but Ultrasuede could be tossed into a washing machine and tumble-dried. This suit is from that era and is labeled with the genuine Ultrasuede brand.

The boxy jacket of the suit has a notched collar and closes with three buttons. The A-line skirt falls below the knee, a prevalent style in the '70s. The waist has elastic on the sides for a little give when needed. The jacket is lined, and the skirt is unlined. Unfortunately, the designer label in this suit is not present, so we can only dream of it's being conceived in a Halston atelier. Another top tier American designer from this era to which the suit could be attributed is Bill Blass, but by the mid to late '70s, Ultrasuede had become essentially ubiquitous among designers. This suit is labeled size 14. These are vintage garments, so the sizes might vary from a modern size 14. Please refer to the measurements for the best guidance regarding actual sizes.

JACKET MEASUREMENTS

- Shoulder width is 160"

- Chest is 42"

- Sleeve length is 24. 5"

- Length is 23" down center back excluding collar.

SKIRT MEASUREMENTS

- Partially elastic waist is 32" with a little give on the sides.

- Hips are 44. 5"

- Length is 28" including waistband.

CONDITION

Excellent condition. Looks like new.

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Dallas, TX.