Original Vintage: Dress and Jacket Suit
Dating from: 1960s
Label Cleverline London (London Boutique)
Measurements:
Dress
Side Seam to Side Seam across bust 36” (91.5cm)
Side Seam to Side Seam across waist 32” (81.3cm)
Side Seam to Side Seam across hips 39.5" (101.4cm)
Length from back neck to waist: 16" (40.5 cm)
Length from back neck to hem: 37" (94 cm)
Jacket
Side Seam to Side Seam across bust 38” (96.5cm)
Side Seam to Side Seam across hem 36” (91.5cm)
Sleeve Length: including cuff: 22 ½” (57cm)
Length from back neck to hem: 18" (46.5cm)
A Rock Follies Vintage Size: 12 (The jacket is a is a looser fit to accommodate the dress, the dress has been let out a the side seam )
Please check our size guide for how to take your measurements.
Fabric: A quality textured weave cloth with shades of creams black and grey. The bodice of the dress and trim to the jacket are a cream slub dupion. Both pieces are lined in cream lining. The effect of the pattern gives an illusion of animal print its really striking.
Style: . An expertly tailored suit icon of the era, smart and chic.
Features: The dress has a bodice that is a faux waistcoat line with seaming and buttons to give the illusion. The neckline is a high round neck the armholes are cut low and narrow on the shoulder. The skirt is constructed of seven flared panels which give an A line to the dress.
The Jacket is beautifully cut to compliment the dress with seams to shape. The lapels and collar trim are plain cream slub dupion .
Closure: Dress: Nylon zip to the centre back the jacket has tailored covered studs and buttons are sewn on.
Ideal to wear for: Smart suit for work or events, bridal party
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition: with some signs of wear to the fabric on one sleeve cuff and centre of skirt because of the open weave of the fabric they are not noticeable however this is reflected in the price. please see last phot.
Vintage items are not new they date back to a particular era, some have survived in amazing condition, while others may show some signs of age but we feel they still deserve to make it into our collection.
Therefore, we have listed our items into three Conditions:
Excellent Vintage Condition: Means the item is in great shape for its age. (Most of our stock will fall into this category)
1960s Dress and Jacket Suit
Dry cleaning recomended, (buttons should be removed before hand)