1940s Tailored Skirt Suit Raspberry Pink Nipped Waist millinery bodice has elastic smocking at

bodice has elastic smocking at sides

Geometric links with faceted marcasite alternate with floral links in this highly intricate chain

Embroidery and pulled thread work

Some of the scalloping at the bottom layer skirt/hemline is damaged/missing - there is a 4" long section and a 12" long section but again

1940s Tailored Skirt Suit Raspberry Pink Nipped Waist millinery bodice has elastic smocking atGorgeous, hand tailored skirt suit in muted raspberry pink with black trim, from the late 1940s early 50s. Constructed of a silk blend, with rayon trim; this suit is unlined. Collarless bodice has long, dolman sleeves; front hip pockets; scalloped bottom hem; nipped waist; black curly q trim; (4) hook eye closures at front. Triangular shoulder pads; sewn in waist definer. Skirt has a scalloped hem with black curly q trim; zipper and hook eye closure