Fabric enquiry

[Debra Parker]

Hi there everyone.

I have a old Windsmoor womens skirt suit in a fabric I can't identify. The style of the suit seems to be 1950s ?? but I can't tell from the Windsmoor label. The skirt also has a label in it reading 12 Mavis- that could be the size and the style but it could also be the previous owners name I guess! Does anyone have any ideas? I'm attaching photos. Thanks so much. Deb

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

That is a lovely suit. The fabric is a brocade, you might call it a novelty brocade as it is an unusual pattern. Hard to be sure on the date as it is hanging on a hanger, but it does look like it could be middish 1950s. Is the jacket a boxy shape or does it slightly nip in at the waist? Are the sleeves full length?

Lets see what others think.

 

[Debra Parker]

Thanks so much Barbara. The photos don't do the suit justice (my bad) . The jacket nips in at the waist with two sets of darts at the front and one dart at the back. The suit has a pencil skirt with a slit at the centre. The jacket sleeves are 3/4 length with cuffs. The neckline/collar seems unusual too-haven't been able to see anything similar on-line. I've had this suit for about 30 years and it came with a british threepenny bit in one of the pockets!. Deb

 

[retro ruth]

Windsmoor is a nice quality brand, it's a great suit. The nipped in waist does suggest 50s to me, although I'm not sure about the 3/4 sleeves regarding the precise dating. How lovely about the thrupenny bit - I can't help wondering, does the coin have a date?

If we can get the suit dated, it would be great to add the label to the VFG label resource with your permission. https://vintagefashionguild.org/label-resource/windsmoor/

Tagging @Ranch Queen Vintage re the label in case that works out.

 

[Debra Parker]

Thanks Ruth. I attach a better photo of the label. I've been doing a bit more research and according to this website https://retrodee.wordpress.com/2018...0s-clothes-pt-2-identifying-vintage-by-style/ its very likely to be 1950s because its size 12 but 25" waist and 'tea length'. Its also got a small collar button with thread loop and a metal side zipper marked up as FLASH, plus hook and eye on the waistband. I've lost the thrupenny bit I'm afraid!

 

[Debra Parker]

I've just realised that the sleeves are not cuffed or 3/4 length- they are full length with slits. I must have turned them up

 

[Debra Parker]

Here's the reverse side of the skirt at the slit showing the edges of the fabric . The seams are otherwise serged.