1970s Crushed Velveteen Suit
It is no wonder why we all love vintage: you can’t get something like this at the mall! It’s too amazing! It looks like a cotton twill velveteen, and there are no other tags besides a “Dry Clean Only”, so that makes me think it’s not homemade
The jacket has groovy wide notched lapels and long set-in sleeves. Constructed with princess seams, it features a one button closure and it LOOKS like it has pockets, but it doesn’t. Those are just dummy pocket welts!
The pants have a yoke front and zip in the back. Unfortunately, the bottom of the leg hem have some discoloration on the back, but I don’t think it’s noticeable at all, and I also don’t think it detracts from the garment. These are some elephant bells, and they could not be more amazing! If you were so inclined, you could press the pleats on the front and it will look like a maxi skirt. My ironing skills are not great, so I didn’t attempt to press them myself.
It is no wonder why we all love vintage: you can’t get something like this at the mall! It’s too amazing! It looks like a cotton twill velveteen, and there are no other tags besides a “Dry Clean Only”, so that makes me think it’s not homemade
The jacket has groovy wide notched lapels and long set-in sleeves. Constructed with princess seams, it features a one button closure and it LOOKS like it has pockets, but it doesn’t. Those are just dummy pocket welts!
The pants have a yoke front and zip in the back. Unfortunately, the bottom of the leg hem have some discoloration on the back, but I don’t think it’s noticeable at all, and I also don’t think it detracts from the garment. These are some elephant bells, and they could not be more amazing! If you were so inclined, you could press the pleats on the front and it will look like a maxi skirt. My ironing skills are not great, so I didn’t attempt to press them myself.
It is no wonder why we all love vintage: you can’t get something like this at the mall! It’s too amazing! It looks like a cotton twill velveteen, and there are no other tags besides a “Dry Clean Only”, so that makes me think it’s not homemade
The jacket has groovy wide notched lapels and long set-in sleeves. Constructed with princess seams, it features a one button closure and it LOOKS like it has pockets, but it doesn’t. Those are just dummy pocket welts!
The pants have a yoke front and zip in the back. Unfortunately, the bottom of the leg hem have some discoloration on the back, but I don’t think it’s noticeable at all, and I also don’t think it detracts from the garment. These are some elephant bells, and they could not be more amazing! If you were so inclined, you could press the pleats on the front and it will look like a maxi skirt. My ironing skills are not great, so I didn’t attempt to press them myself.
Good vintage condition.
Jacket:
Measurements taken flat and doubled:
Bust 34”
Waist 32”
Measurements taken flat:
Shoulder to shoulder 14 ½”
Length 28”
Sleeve length 24 ½”
Pants:
Measurements taken flat and doubled:
Waist 28”
Hip 38”
Measurements taken flat:
Length 44”
Inseam 33”
Bell measures 27” across
Additional Information:
Back metal zipper