Original Vintage 1940s 40s Forest Green Gabardine Skirt Suit With Amazing Double Collar And Button Details cape The back of the jacket

The back of the jacket features double vents which have been adorned with the same fabric covered buttons at the top of the vent opening and give a bustle effect to the back of the jacket

It closes with a fabric covered press stud fastenings at the waist

The wide sleeves feature huge turn up cuffs which have been decorated with metallic effect tassels adding a lovely design detail

The skirt has a metal zipper and rear vent

It was made from crepe and has a lovely velvet leaf appliqué from the hem to the bodice

Original Vintage 1940s 40s Forest Green Gabardine Skirt Suit With Amazing Double Collar And Button Details cape The back of the jacketThis fabulous skirt suit was made from forest green gabardine in the 1940s. It is cut in the classic 1940s hourglass silhouette with padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The huge double collar with decorative stitching around the edge adds a great design detail. A single row of five fabric covered buttons with stitch detailing rubs from the collar to the waist and there are functional pockets at the waist which also feature fabric covered button