The carefully architected jacket on this handsome vintage skirt suit from Louis Feraud has a unique, diagonal yoke. It also has small shoulder pads and two besom pockets that still retain tailor's tacks. The pencil skirt has a hidden back zipper and walking vent. The fine quality fabric has a white pinstripe a very subtle felted finish. It's primarily wool blended with angora (30%) and cashmere (10%). The color looks almost like charcoal gray, but it's actually a muted eggplant with brighter eggplant-colored linings. Both pieces are labeled French size 40 which usually corresponds to a US size 8. This is a vintage suit, so the size might vary from a modern size 8. Please refer to the measurements for additional guidance regarding size. JACKET MEASUREMENTS- Shoulder width is 17" - Chest is 36" after doubling underarm width. - Waist is 33. 5"- Sleeve length is 24. 5"- Length is 21" down center back excluding collar.SKIRT MEASUREMENTS- Waist is 29"- Hips are 38"- Length is 25" CONDITIONExcellent condition.

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