A sad story......with a happy ending!

This has been one of my favorite vintage outfits for everyday wear:



It's a 3-piece acrylic knit suit by Stage 7. It's in my favorite shade of green, sooooo comfortable, but still dressy enough for work or going out. I also love the 3/4 length sleeves.

Unfortunately, the sweater/jacket has a lot of damage. I think it may have been pressed with a very hot iron, and the scorched threads are breaking and unraveling. I sent it to Knitwear Doctors for repair, but then new holes appeared.

The rest of the suit is in good condition, but I finally had to put it away.


Then last week, I saw this sweater in vintagemerchant's signature slideshow here on VFG.



It's a different brand ( Miss Pernilla), but the colors and styling looked like a good match to my suit. I went ahead and purchased it even though I knew that colors can sometimes look different on computer monitors.

Well, it arrived today, and it is a perfect match. Not only that, but vintagemerchant gave me a 10% refund when she recognized my name from here!

I can't wait for the weather to cool down a bit so I can start wearing it!

 

How lucky for you! Especially since colours can vary.
Great suit.

Thanks for sharing.

 

What a wonderful turn of events! Thanks for sharing!

 

Yay! I love that you were able to find such a fine match. It's really a great outfit!

 

And that color is great on you. I love happy endings!
Lizzie

 

And just think, you may never have come across it if you both weren't here on the VFG

 

Love the ending to this story!! Nice score for you!

Bonnie

 

How about that!

 

That first outfit, I actually have. It was gven to me recently by my mother's coworker with many other vintage items. The only difference is mine has a yellow shirt instead of green. :O

 

I just love a happy ending!! Thanks for sharing.

Melody

 

It IS a great story. Here's a similar, but not as saturated, Miss Pernilla I am working on..

 

I actually think Mary's jacket will look as nice or nicer than the original--the colors do look perfect!

Please post a pic of the outfit together when you can; I'm dying to see them paired!

 

Wow! And the greens matched? That is wonderful! I love
Mary's jacket and think it will be excellent with your
outfit! Yaaay you!


Sue

 

What a great thread! :party:

 

I started this thread a few months ago, it's fun to see it bumped up again!

The jacket looks great with the other pieces, and I'll take a picture tomorrow.

And I love Amanda's outfit too - that color is beautiful!

 

Oooh, great outfit!!

 

Here is the "new" jacket with the suit....

Perfect match!