1940s Grey Wool Crepe Butterfly Skirt Suit Natalie Nicoli
Fabricated in a dark grey wool crepe suiting
Jacket is fully lined
Strong padded flanged shoulders
Full length set in sleeves
Rounded lapels
Fastens down center front with a single abelone button through a bound button hole
Waist darts release below bust in the front
Princess seams in the back
A decorative 3 dimensional self fabric butterfly applique on the chest and a second on the lower back of the jacket
The gently flared 7-panel skirt is unlinedDecorative split top stitch detail on the front seam to mimc pleats
Fastens with a single button on the waistband and a button twill tape a the side seam (I assume this originally would have had a metal zipper closure)
3/4" blind hem clean finished with rayon bias tape
Maker: Natalie Nicoli, Forstman Wool
Union Label: Pre 1955 AFL International Ladies Garment workers Union
Condition: Good. Three stains down the center back seam of the jacket. I moved a butterfly from the lower front sweep of the jacket to the back to cover the worst of the stains. 1/2" worn spot on back shoulder. (see photos) Freshly dry cleaned, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: Looks to best suit a modern Small. Please use measurements below.
Jacket
Shoulder: 16.5”
Bust: 42”
Waist: 31”
Sweep: 38”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 23.5”
Sleeve length: 17.5” underarm 24” overarm
bicep: 13”
Sleeve Opening: 9”
Skirt
1 1/4” waistband
Waist: 26.5”
Hip: 40” (8.5” below waist)
Sweep: 54”
Length: 26.5” below waistband
Mannequin has a 32” Bust, 24.5” waist and 34.5” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Fabricated in a dark grey wool crepe suiting
Jacket is fully lined
Strong padded flanged shoulders
Full length set in sleeves
Rounded lapels
Fastens down center front with a single abelone button through a bound button hole
Waist darts release below bust in the front
Princess seams in the back
A decorative 3 dimensional self fabric butterfly applique on the chest and a second on the lower back of the jacket
The gently flared 7-panel skirt is unlinedDecorative split top stitch detail on the front seam to mimc pleats
Fastens with a single button on the waistband and a button twill tape a the side seam (I assume this originally would have had a metal zipper closure)
3/4" blind hem clean finished with rayon bias tape
Maker: Natalie Nicoli, Forstman Wool
Union Label: Pre 1955 AFL International Ladies Garment workers Union
Condition: Good. Three stains down the center back seam of the jacket. I moved a butterfly from the lower front sweep of the jacket to the back to cover the worst of the stains. 1/2" worn spot on back shoulder. (see photos) Freshly dry cleaned, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: Looks to best suit a modern Small. Please use measurements below.
Jacket
Shoulder: 16.5”
Bust: 42”
Waist: 31”
Sweep: 38”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 23.5”
Sleeve length: 17.5” underarm 24” overarm
bicep: 13”
Sleeve Opening: 9”
Skirt
1 1/4” waistband
Waist: 26.5”
Hip: 40” (8.5” below waist)
Sweep: 54”
Length: 26.5” below waistband
Mannequin has a 32” Bust, 24.5” waist and 34.5” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
Fabricated in a dark grey wool crepe suiting
Jacket is fully lined
Strong padded flanged shoulders
Full length set in sleeves
Rounded lapels
Fastens down center front with a single abelone button through a bound button hole
Waist darts release below bust in the front
Princess seams in the back
A decorative 3 dimensional self fabric butterfly applique on the chest and a second on the lower back of the jacket
The gently flared 7-panel skirt is unlinedDecorative split top stitch detail on the front seam to mimc pleats
Fastens with a single button on the waistband and a button twill tape a the side seam (I assume this originally would have had a metal zipper closure)
3/4" blind hem clean finished with rayon bias tape
Maker: Natalie Nicoli, Forstman Wool
Union Label: Pre 1955 AFL International Ladies Garment workers Union
Condition: Good. Three stains down the center back seam of the jacket. I moved a butterfly from the lower front sweep of the jacket to the back to cover the worst of the stains. 1/2" worn spot on back shoulder. (see photos) Freshly dry cleaned, arrives clean and ready to wear.
Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.
Size: Looks to best suit a modern Small. Please use measurements below.
Jacket
Shoulder: 16.5”
Bust: 42”
Waist: 31”
Sweep: 38”
Length from Shoulder to Hem: 23.5”
Sleeve length: 17.5” underarm 24” overarm
bicep: 13”
Sleeve Opening: 9”
Skirt
1 1/4” waistband
Waist: 26.5”
Hip: 40” (8.5” below waist)
Sweep: 54”
Length: 26.5” below waistband
Mannequin has a 32” Bust, 24.5” waist and 34.5” low hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild