Stunning Original Late 1940s Vintage Forest Green New Look Suit Dress Shields:With Dress Shields This fabulous coat was made

This fabulous coat was made from grown gabardine in the 1940s

the skirt falls in large pleats

however there are a number of small snags

the jacket is unlined but has beautifully bound seams and a maker's label for Bobbie Brooks

The coat was cut with a gathered and padded shoulder line and unusual shorter length

Stunning Original Late 1940s Vintage Forest Green New Look Suit Dress Shields:With Dress Shields This fabulous coat was madeThis stunning suit was made in the late 1940s from emerald green wool blend. It was cut in the classic new look silhouette of the period with lightly padded shoulders, a tightly nipped waist and a flared skirt. The small sharp collar leads to a single row of seven beautiful fabric covered buttons that fasten the blazer. Clever darting creates a tightly fitted shape to the jacket and a small V slit in the back hem allows it to accommodate the flared