Features:

- U shaped cutout skirt that adjusts with buttons for growing baby bump

- angled front jacket for baby bump with pockets

- 3/4 sleeve

- underarm gussets

- elbow darts

- originally owned by a woman that was typically an XS - Small when not pregnant (max hip 40-41" as must slip up)

Closure: 3 buttons on jacket along with snaps on side of top button, skirt has 4 horizontal buttons with a vertical strip that holds hem

Material: silk faille

Decade: very early 1960s

Brand/Tags: Saks Fifth Avenue - union label from 1950s through very early 60s

Condition: Very good - skirt has been let out by original owner at back of skirt and tiny holes can be seen when light shines through where seam was on both sides of center back of skirt but would not be visible with a slip on. A few tiny spots that would come out with a dry clean. This has not been cleaned but has no odors and should only be dry cleaned with a dry cleaner familiar with vintage silk. Overall, truly stunning suit.

Measurements: (taken flat on exterior of suit and doubled when needed)

Jacket:

Bust - 40” - measured straight across from edge of bust dart

Underbust - 38”

Sleeve - 21" - full outer measurement to where seam meets collar

Sleeve inseam - 12.5” to inner tip of underarm gusset

Length - 27”

Stomach bump - max 43" as shown in images

Skirt:

Waist - 31" - all 4 buttons buttoned but can be made smaller or larger

Hips - 41" - measured at bottom of U opening

Length - 26"

Sweep - 38"

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Irontown, OH.