Measuring & Fit Guide
We offer a large selection of designers and manufacturers that span the 20th and early 21st century. Sizing varies greatly, so we have outlined our measuring and size estimating process.
The best way to know if a vintage item will fit you is to take a garment that fits you well, similar to the one you are interested in purchasing, and measure it the way we measure ours.
We lay all garments flat and measure as follows*:
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BUST - under arm to under arm across the front and then double that measurement. |
Measure the WAISTBAND, widest part of the HIPS, widest part of the THIGH on one leg and width of the CUFF, then double those measurements |
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WAIST - find the smallest part of the garment if there isn't an obvious seam for the waist and measure across and then double that measurement. |
LENGTH - Measure from the top of the waistband to the bottom of the cuff along the side seam. | |
| HIPS - Find the largest part of the hip area and measure flat, then double that measurement. | RISE - Measure from the crotch to the top of the waistband. | |
| LENGTH - from the nape of the neck or the top of the shoulders, depending on the style of garment. We will measure to the waist when applicable, so that you can determine if it will fit your torso, and then a waist down measurement. | INSEAM - Measure from the crotch to the bottom of the cuff along the inside seam. | |
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SLEEVES - measure from the top of the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve. When we think that the arm opening is particularly small, we will provide that measurement as well.** |
*Fabrics with stretch will have some give, we will try to mention the range of measurements that will fit comfortably.
**With dolman sleeves, the size is an estimation based on the waist as the body seamlessly joins the sleeve. 
Feel free to email us with specific questions about specific measurements that we may not have included that you need to know in order to feel confident about your purchase. If you have a particularly long torso, short legs, long arms, etc.. we can help you determine whether or not a garment will work for your body.
Description
This is a rare documented Adele Simpson 1940's jacket in a gorgeous black wool. This Fall/Winter 1947/48 flattering double breasted jacket has an exaggerated notched collar, shoulder pads for structure, and a flattering cinched waist. There are 8 front 7/8'' buttons and shoulder pads for structure. We love the way the sleeve cuffs fold over, forming triangles that point towards the back of the jacket, creating points on each sleeve.
We have documented the jacket from Fall/Winter 1947. We aren't sure if the skirt is original to the suit but are including it because it came from the same estate and was worn by the original owner with the jacket. The unlabeled straight skirt is in a black wool crepe and it is defined with 2 pleats in front and 2 pleats in back. There is a zipper in the side seam and a hook and eye closure at the waist line. The skirt has a 9'' knife kick pleat centered at the bottom of the back of the dress.
We acquired this many years ago from our career all time favorite estate of vintage designer clothing. This fashionable woman lived in a rural area but was financially very privileged so she would find pieces she liked in magazines and then buy them straight from the designers or from a larger city shop. Most of her pieces were never worn and it was the finest wardrobe we have ever come across. Her collection spanned from the 1940's through the early 1980's.
This jacket was originally sold at Strauss in Grand Rapids. These 1940's Adele Simpson pieces are particularly rare to find and the jacket of this suit can be worn with many things you already own!
Fits as size Small.
CONDITION: Excellent
-JACKET-
BUST: 36
WAIST: 26
HIPS: 36
SHOULDERS: 32
SLEEVES: 24
LENGTH:21
-SKIRT-
WAIST: 26
HIPS: 38
LENGTH: 31
In order to best determine fit, measure yourself or a garment of a smilar style that fits you well. Compare those measurements to those on the item description.
All of our pieces have been professionally cleaned and arrive ready to wear.
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