For more than thirty years, couturier Juanita Sabbadini has made exclusive designs for her international clientele in her Italian atelier. The pants and the jacket shell of this lovely vintage evening suit are made in black wool crepe, and both are lined in silk. The jacket has a satin bib and collar and padded shoulders. It has a hidden zipper in front but appears to close with three sets of black rhinestone buckles that hook together. The pants have straight legs (cigarette pants), a partially elastic waist, and black satin suspenders that button onto the front and back of the waistband. They have two button holes on all four ends, so the fit can be adjusted. Admittedly, they look less elegant as shown here with a tank top than with the beautiful top you will undoubtedly wear with them (however, with the jacket zipped, a separate top isn't even necessary). Based primarily on the hip measurement of the pants, sizing tables indicate that the suit is closest to a size 8. If you are a size 10 with smaller hips, the suit should fit you too.

JACKET MEASUREMENTS

- Shoulder width is 16"

- Chest is 40"

- Sleeve length is 22.5"

- Length is 25.5" down center back excluding collar.

PANTS MEASUREMENTS

- Waist is 29" with a little additional stretch

- Hips are 38" at about 8" below waist.

- Rise is 12"

- Inseam is 26" There is enough hem to lengthen pants up to 1.5"

- Outside length is 37" including wasitband.

CONDITION

No apparent condition issues.

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