This rare 2pc set dates to the mid 40s.
The attached newspaper ad from the Bradenton Herald dates to 01/07/45
Fabricated in lightweight rayon gauze in brown
The Top features a convertible collar
Short sleeve with darted sleeve caps and self fabric shoulder extenders inside the caps
Front shoulder yokes with gathers over the bust
Darts over the hips and waist release at the bust and back
Single patch pocket on wearer’s right
Fastens down center front with white plastic buttons
Trousers fasten at the side waistband with a single button and two mother of pearl buttons in side vent
Front darts release into thighs
Back fitted with darts
Comfy wide leg with slightly tapered leg.
The 3/8” hem is hand finished with a blind hem
The earliest ad I found these dates to 1943 when they were marketed as pajamas. The 1945 ad that mentions the brown color way markets this as a “slack suit”.
Maker: Patsy at Play by Barbizon
Condition: Good. Sturdy with a 5/8” repair on the right hip and a sunfade streak next to the repair. See photos. Arrives freshly hand soaked and line dried 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: 12. Looks to best suit a modern XS/S. Please use measurements below.
Top
Shoulder: 15”
Bust: looks to best suit 40”
Waist: 31”
Sweep: 37”
Length in front form Shoulder to Hem: 21.5”
Sleeve Length: 3.5” (under arm)
Sleeve Length: 9 3/4” (over arm)
Sleeve Opening: 11”
Slacks
Waistband Width: 1 ¼”
Waist: 26.5”
Front Rise: 16 1/4”
Hips: 41” (measured 8.5” below waist)
Inseam: 26 3/4”
Outseam: 41”
Leg Opening: 17”
Model has a 26” waist and 36” Hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
This rare 2pc set dates to the mid 40s.
The attached newspaper ad from the Bradenton Herald dates to 01/07/45
Fabricated in lightweight rayon gauze in brown
The Top features a convertible collar
Short sleeve with darted sleeve caps and self fabric shoulder extenders inside the caps
Front shoulder yokes with gathers over the bust
Darts over the hips and waist release at the bust and back
Single patch pocket on wearer’s right
Fastens down center front with white plastic buttons
Trousers fasten at the side waistband with a single button and two mother of pearl buttons in side vent
Front darts release into thighs
Back fitted with darts
Comfy wide leg with slightly tapered leg.
The 3/8” hem is hand finished with a blind hem
The earliest ad I found these dates to 1943 when they were marketed as pajamas. The 1945 ad that mentions the brown color way markets this as a “slack suit”.
Maker: Patsy at Play by Barbizon
Condition: Good. Sturdy with a 5/8” repair on the right hip and a sunfade streak next to the repair. See photos. Arrives freshly hand soaked and line dried 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: 12. Looks to best suit a modern XS/S. Please use measurements below.
Top
Shoulder: 15”
Bust: looks to best suit 40”
Waist: 31”
Sweep: 37”
Length in front form Shoulder to Hem: 21.5”
Sleeve Length: 3.5” (under arm)
Sleeve Length: 9 3/4” (over arm)
Sleeve Opening: 11”
Slacks
Waistband Width: 1 ¼”
Waist: 26.5”
Front Rise: 16 1/4”
Hips: 41” (measured 8.5” below waist)
Inseam: 26 3/4”
Outseam: 41”
Leg Opening: 17”
Model has a 26” waist and 36” Hip
Has not been clipped on model
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
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