1940s Amazing Curved Button Check Suit designer-la-mendola It barely fit on the

It barely fit on the mannequin so it seems to pull a little where the snaps lie under the front fabric - on a proper size girl this will not happen and it will sit properly

The bottom edge has a woven ribbon pattern worked into the silk in a brilliant mix of green

or a wide legged trouser was all the rage

Item# DD707

1940s Amazing Curved Button Check Suit designer-la-mendola It barely fit on theThe look of this suit is so shockingly modern it is easy to see why current designers consistently look to the past for inspiration. This lightweight, fine wool fabric suit is left unlined and is very easy to wear. Sometimes suit of this era can be very restrictive and heavy but not this one! The fabric is a deep deep navy with a red double line check. The jacket has the perfect strong shoulder and nips in at the waist with a little flared hip peplum.