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An English grey wool suit with jacket and skirt. The suit features broad, sloping shoulders over an auburn button-up blouse, a tiny waistline, and a longer, ample skirt. A paisley scarf around the neck provides a perfect accent.

Going Away Suit

1949 | English, wool

The suit illustrates all the features of “New Look” design: broad, sloping shoulders, a tiny waistline and a longer, ample skirt.

This outfit was sold in the “French Room” of the Hudson’s Bay Store in Vancouver and was worn by Mrs. Barbara Robinson as her going away outfit in 1949.

Label

Hardy Amies, 14 Savile Row, W1

Collection

Ivan Sayers collection