Boucle tweed suit in a mid-blue plaid with purple, pink, and a tiny bit of lime green. Small, pointed Peter Pan faux-double collar, four-button placket with additional, smaller button+loop beneath collar. Bust and vertical darts. Small slash pockets. Full lining. Straight skirt has set-on waistband, full semi-attached lining, and nylon Talon side zip with double button-tab closure. Carefully made, with high-end finishing (note the Hong Kong seams on the skirt's zipper placket!). Union made in the U.S.A. in the 1960s for upscale Atlanta department store, Regenstein's.
Shown with wide, black patent frame purse, available in our Etsy Shop, here.
Here's a photo of Regenstein's, located on Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta from the 1930s through the 70s:
Labels: Impeccably Tailorbrooke for Regenstein's, 1963-'74 ILGWU label
Fiber/Care: unmarked, feels like a wool blend with rayon lining, dry-clean
Condition: no flaws to note
*We've had this skirt suit professionally dry-cleaned and it is ready to wear.*
Garment Measurements:
Jacket -
shoulders: 15.25"/38.5cm
sleeves: 23"/58cm
bust: 38"/96.5cm
waist: 35"/89cm
hips: 37"/94cm
nape to hem length: 22"/55.5cm
Skirt -
waist: 26"/66cm (buttons could be moved to gain about an inch)
hips: 38"/96.5cm
length: 24.5"/62cm
hem: 3"/7.5cm
(BDV SKU: 00387-001)
Note to International Customers: Your country may charge you taxes or import fees. BDV has no way to predict or estimate these costs, which are the buyer's responsibility. Please do not ask us to falsify customs forms. Contact us for help with shipping rates.
Have questions?
- For help with sizing, please visit the FITTING ROOM.
- Ask us a question about this item.