Stunning Original Late 1940s / Early 1950s Vintage Spring Green Skirt Suit By Arthur Jay casual Delicate dart work tailors the

Delicate dart work tailors the piece to that iconic nipped waist and turn up cuffs finish off the sleeves

A line of seven fabric covered buttons extend from the neckline to the waist where the line of the placket splits into a V and forms a peplum

The coat is adorned throughout with decorative soutache embroidered fleurs de lis and there are functional slit pockets at the waist

The skirt also has a banded waist with a metal side zipper and top button closure

Stunning Original Late 1940s / Early 1950s Vintage Spring Green Skirt Suit By Arthur Jay casual Delicate dart work tailors theThis stunning suit was made in the late 1940s early 1950s from spring green linen. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with padded shoulders and a gently nipped waist. The collarless neckline emphasises the strong shape of the piece and three large buttons fasten the jacket at the front. Contrasting stitch detailing highlights the neckline, placket, mock pocket flaps and the centre of the hem. Inside, the jacket is unlined