Fabulous Original Late 1940s Volup Vintage Steel Blue Beaded Skirt Suit Dress Shields:With Dress Shields a cotton ticking base layer

a cotton ticking base layer fastens with hooks and eyes at a tighter fit than the outer velvet layer

however there are a few marks and grazes as well as some fading to the right sleeve

This amazing skirt suit was made in the late 1940s made from a grey wool with a fantastic primary coloured atomic fleck In shades of red

the jacket is unlined and has a maker’s label of Marldena Model

Fabulous Original Late 1940s Volup Vintage Steel Blue Beaded Skirt Suit Dress Shields:With Dress Shields a cotton ticking base layerThis beautiful suit was made from steel blue wool in the late 1940s. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The unusual high notched collar gives a peak of sumptuous black velvet beneath. The shoulders and upper bust of the jacket have been adorned with stunning bead work detailing which makes a strong design statement. The sleeves were finished off with turn up cuffs and the blazer