1940s Dramatic Silk Taffeta Peplum Suit 1920s and Antique This singular attention shows in

This singular attention shows in the quality of her garments

The inner pieces are made of a fine scarf weight silk and have a fabulous bright

skinny sleeves and a nipped in waist

The unusual fabric choice is a pinstriped men's suiting and the construction is equally unusual

5" flat across from side seam to side seam at the piping - open below

1940s Dramatic Silk Taffeta Peplum Suit 1920s and Antique This singular attention shows inA true femme fatale, film noir 1940s suit with the most dramatic and beautiful lines! The skirt is cut long and lean with the classic forties A line silhouette that hugs the hips and then flares out at its hem. The jacket is an amazing feat of construction and drape. A silk taffeta in a deep glossy black is used this fabric choice allows for a bit of structure and for the drape that the designer was after able to be achieved. The shoulders are lightly