I will never understand why skirt suits have fallen out of favor with most modern women. I guess all the over exaggeration of the 1980's suits, and questionable boxy silhouettes and bad polyester of the 1990's just scarred everyone into avoiding them, but mid-century skirt suits are such a wardrobe staple for me now that the fact no one is making similar styles today (except for very high fashion designers out of most price ranges of course) baffles me. 1940's and 1950's suits always make me feel like a chic Hitchcock heroine, or a film noir fatale, and who doesn't want to feel powerfully feminine like that? I suppose it doesn't appeal to all, but if you have to suit up, you might as well feel a bit like Lauren Bacall if possible no?
This particular suit has the most wonderful beading on the jacket and a really pretty flecked black fabric speckled with light blue and dark burgundy. If I could find a dozen such suits out there in other color combinations I would try my best to snap them up! While this ensemble wasn't the easiest to photograph in the harsh winter light, it was very nice to wear for a wander about the botanical gardens down in Denver. Even in winter there are parts of the gardens to enjoy, like the indoor jungle like conservatory, and of course the Japanese gardens which are both beautiful and tranquil at any time of the year.
I hope all of you have had a lovely week. Time still seems to be speeding by this year for me so far, I wish I had more of it but it seems to be rushing away! Halfway through March already!!! So crazy, must make time to slow down soon ;)
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I like skirt suits too, but I suspect we're in the minority. (I have an amazing bronze/green brocade 60s one just waiting for me to slim into it.) It is baffling, really - they're as easy to wear as a skirt and any other coat, but look instantly smart. You look ready to take on the world in yours.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mim! Bronze/green brocade sounds beautiful!
DeleteAs a fan of skirts and dresses, I do not understand jeans. How can people say that jeans are more comfortable than a skirt? Granted, a pencil skirt can feel a bit confining, but a looser 1950s circle skirt is the ultimate in comfort!
ReplyDeleteYou look smashing!
Thank you Gina!
DeleteI have a skirt suit from the 1950's that I've yet to wear partly because the skirt is a few inches too small for my hips, but also because pregnancy means the jacket doesn't fit either right now. Agh! I cannot wait to fit into that beauty; they really knew how to make the perfect suit then! This looks wonderful on you! The details on the sleeves is GORGEOUS.
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Thank you Kristina! I have a new suit skirt that I need to let out in the hips before I can wear the skirt, but at least there is plenty of seam allowance inside to do so which is lucky!
DeleteYour suit collection is truly magnificent! I love them but just can't get modern/repro ones in the fit and style I want. Vintage ones tend to be beyond my means. I love how Gucci brought back printed trouser suits. Maybe skirt suits are next? X
ReplyDeleteThank you Porcelina! I its so irritating no one is making suits the way they used to, it's sad!
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