1940s Burgundy Wool Gabardine Skirt Suit with Covered Button Pockets Dress Shields:With Dress Shields some of the straw base

some of the straw base is showing near the hat band as pictured

but it does have a number of mends

• Material: Lightweight crepe with a soft

The waist seam rises up in an inverted V shape at both the front and the back

1940s Burgundy Wool Gabardine Skirt Suit with Covered Button Pockets Dress Shields:With Dress Shields some of the straw base1940s Burgundy Wool Gabardine Skirt Suit with Covered Button Pockets This striking 1940s tailored suit is a refined example of wartime fashion with a sharp silhouette and detailed construction. Made from deep burgundy wool gabardine, the set features a sculpted jacket with a nipped waist, padded shoulders, and standout pocket flaps accented with oversized self covered buttons a classic design detail of the period. The matching A line skirt completes