Description
This is such a fun, versatile vintage David Hayes 3 piece skirt suit. We love David Hayes vintage pieces and tend to find them often at our higher end estates. They are always well made and have such interesting prints, patterns and colors!
This vintage 1980's suit includes a red 100% silk blouse and an ivory jacket with a matching skirt. You can wear them all together or break up the set for a nice group of fun separates to pair with things you already have in your closet!
The blouse is in a red silk with tiny yellow squares, resembling polka dots from afar. The front is micro pleated and closes with red metallic dome buttons. There is a tie at the neckline and the shoulders are gathered and have unique pleats around the arms, which gives this blouse great volume.
The ivory linen blazer has the same silk red and pale yellow square print of the blouse on the lapels The shoulders are pleated and gathered similarly to the blouse and are nicely structured with shoulder pads. There are two button closures at the center front opening and the jacket is fully lined. Labeled a vintage size 12.
The matching ivory linen skirt has a narrow waistband and a large box pleat down the center front with a metal zipper with flat hook and eye for closure. There are functional side slit pockets and it is fully lined.
The original fabric content label was cut off the skirt but it feels like a linen or linen blend. We estimate this would best fit a modern size 8/10, but please review the measurements for the most accurate fit..
JACKET:
BUST: 40"
WAIST: 34"
SLEEVE LENGTH: 24 1/2"
SHOULDERS: 15"
LENGTH FROM NAPE OF NECK: 19 1/2"
BLOUSE:
BUST: up to 42"
SLEEVE LENGTH: 24"
SHOULDERS: 16"
LENGTH FROM NAPE OF NECK: 24"
SKIRT:
WAIST: 28"
HIPS: free
LENGTH: 27 1/2"
In order to best determine fit, measure yourself or a garment of a similar 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.
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.
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Description
This is such a fun, versatile vintage David Hayes 3 piece skirt suit. We love David Hayes vintage pieces and tend to find them often at our higher end estates. They are always well made and have such interesting prints, patterns and colors!
This vintage 1980's suit includes a red 100% silk blouse and an ivory jacket with a matching skirt. You can wear them all together or break up the set for a nice group of fun separates to pair with things you already have in your closet!
The blouse is in a red silk with tiny yellow squares, resembling polka dots from afar. The front is micro pleated and closes with red metallic dome buttons. There is a tie at the neckline and the shoulders are gathered and have unique pleats around the arms, which gives this blouse great volume.
The ivory linen blazer has the same silk red and pale yellow square print of the blouse on the lapels The shoulders are pleated and gathered similarly to the blouse and are nicely structured with shoulder pads. There are two button closures at the center front opening and the jacket is fully lined. Labeled a vintage size 12.
The matching ivory linen skirt has a narrow waistband and a large box pleat down the center front with a metal zipper with flat hook and eye for closure. There are functional side slit pockets and it is fully lined.
The original fabric content label was cut off the skirt but it feels like a linen or linen blend. We estimate this would best fit a modern size 8/10, but please review the measurements for the most accurate fit..
JACKET:
BUST: 40"
WAIST: 34"
SLEEVE LENGTH: 24 1/2"
SHOULDERS: 15"
LENGTH FROM NAPE OF NECK: 19 1/2"
BLOUSE:
BUST: up to 42"
SLEEVE LENGTH: 24"
SHOULDERS: 16"
LENGTH FROM NAPE OF NECK: 24"
SKIRT:
WAIST: 28"
HIPS: free
LENGTH: 27 1/2"
In order to best determine fit, measure yourself or a garment of a similar style that fits you well. Compare those measurements to those on the item description.
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