Early 1950s Leona J Wool Knit Dress and Jacket

Two piece set includes a dress and a matchig jacket

Fabricated in a vibrant coral colored wool boucle knit

Sleeveless dress

Ribbed knit pattern at neck and armholes

Seamed at waist with elastic inside

Flared 6 panel skirt

1.5” Blind hem

Matching jacket features rounded peter pan style collar with ribbed knit pattern along edges

3/4 length dollman sleeves with turned back ribbed cuffs

Ribbed waist

Fastens down center front with textured matching buttons through gross grain ribbon backed buttonholes

Maker: Leona Jr.

Condition: Good/Very good. Uneven color on both pieces, most notably on the jacket. A few dark spots on the jacket next to the buttons and one on the front shoulder. Buttonholes on the jacket are very tight. 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.

Vintage Size: 9. looks to best suit a modern XS/Small. Please use measurements below.

Bust: 31” relaxed, stretches to 40”

Waist: 23” relaxed, stretches comfortably to about 27/28” (stretch to about 32” max)

Hips: 38” relaxed

Sweep: 82”

Length: 15” from shoulder to waist seam 25” from waist seam to hem

Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip

Has not been clipped on model

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