Original Late 1940s 40s / Early 1950s 50s Volup Vintage Blue Double Breasted Suit With Velvet Collar By Towncliffe check a small stain to the

a small stain to the collar and a loose seam

The fullness of the skirt is further highlighted with two triangular box pleats which have been backed with the contrasting plaid fabric found on the bodice

there is a little underarm marking and a seam split to the wearer’s left underarm

The belt is attached at the back of the coat and the waist seam at the back is given a princess fit effect through the use of clever darting work

The cape is suitable for a range of sizes but would be most suitable for a small to medium

Original Late 1940s 40s / Early 1950s 50s Volup Vintage Blue Double Breasted Suit With Velvet Collar By Towncliffe check a small stain to theThis beautiful suit was made from a blue wool in the late 1940s early 1950s. Its padded shoulders give the suit the strong silhouette of the 1940s but with a nod to the 1950s through the softer shaping throughout. Half of the small notched collar has been adorned with luxurious black velvet and the jacket fastens with two lines of four buttons in a double breasted configuration. Tiny slit pockets at the hip add a practical feature to the jacket.