This lovely 1970s skirt suit in eggshell blue is by high end American apparel company Lilli Ann who's lines were celebrated for their beautiful, elaborately designed suits and coats. This beautiful ensemble is a perfect example of the quality and style which popularised the brand. The set is comprised of a calf length skirt and jacket in pale eggshell blue linen blend fabric and is fully lined in a matching shade. The skirt is straight cut with neat darting below the waistband. The reverse has a central zip fastening with a button above it to secure and small slit at the mid hem for ease of movement. The jacket features a pleated ruffle trim on the cuffs, hem and the swan neck collar. There are 3 x covered buttons in matching fabric to fasten. In pristine vintage condition, would make a perfect choice for a wedding and would best fit up to a US size 6, UK size 10.
MEASUREMENTS:
JACKET:
LENGTH - 63.5cms / 25"
BUST - 91.4cms / 36"
WAIST - 81.2cms / 32"
SLEEVE LENGTH -58.4cms / 23"
ACROSS BACK - 35.5cms / 14"
SKIRT:
LENGTH - 68.5cms / 27"
WAIST - 68.5cms / 27"
HIP - 96.5cms / 38"
NOTES ON DESIGNER: Lilli Ann apparel was permitted to emulate designs by leading Paris fashion designers such as Chanel and Christobal Balenciaga due to their friendships with the company founder, Adolph Schuman.