Help with dating a taffeta suit

Hi all. Could anyone help me date this? It's taffeta with a velvet trim. The skirt has a side metal zipper. The jacket has small shoulder pads which makes me lean towards late 40s/early 50s? It appears to be home made. Hopefully there are enough pictures to help with dating, if not let me know and I'll take some more

Thanks

 

What an elegant outfit -- I'm sure you'll get some feedback shortly.

 

The top has a 1940's feel to it. Has the skirt been shortened? It should be longer for either 1940's or 1950's.
Marian