Rare Original 1940s Vintage Navy Pinstripe Burtons Suit Wartime Conversion From Menswear 1930s it was cut in the

it was cut in the classic silhouette of the period with gorgeous padded puff sleeves and a nipped waist

however there are some worn patches to the fur which are hidden in the fluffiness

covering the long rear metal zipper

The super sharp dagger collar adds a fabulous 1940s detail and leads to a single row of 6 buttons with fasten the bodice up until the waist

This beautiful coat was made in the 1940s from pale sky blue bouclé wool

Rare Original 1940s Vintage Navy Pinstripe Burtons Suit Wartime Conversion From Menswear 1930s it was cut in theThis wonderful suit was made in the 1940s from navy blue wool with a fine chalk stripe. It is a rare example of a wartime conversion where women left behind during the war converted the husbands suits into womenswear to combat fabric shortages, a true make do and mend piece. The suit was crafted from an earlier Montague Burtons mens suit that would have been splendid in its own right. Padded shoulders and a nipped waist give it the classic hourglass