1930s

Ginger

Ginger's silhouette was pieced together from two separate source materials. The blouse, circa 1937, was derived from a vintage pattern. The skirt was based on an illustration found in a 1935 Montgomery Ward's catalogue. Both pieces marry nicely with complementary details.

The blouse is stitched in a burgundy, creme, tan and blue striped mini floral rayon crepe. There are four darts at each shoulder front anchored with a pocket flap mirrored in the skirt. The are four tucks at the waist front and two at back waist. The collar is bias cut which give it both a crisp and yet soft drape. The sleeves have a streamlined silhouette with four darts at the top to create a straight line from the shoulder supported with self covered shoulder pads. At the base of the sleeve are four tucks that allows that sleeve to fit snugly at the upper arm and a gentle blousing from top to tucks. The blouse buttons with creme pearl sew through buttons used also on the pocket flaps.

The Ginger skirt is very popular as it is resplendant with details. The lipstick red wool gabardine fabric gives both a tailored look to the skirt and provides good structure for the deep triple pleats which are top stitched for a trim line from waist to knee. The pleats, once no longer top stitched, serve as kick pleats. You will note the faux pockets with the flap that is repeated in the blouse. There is a 1" waistband that is secured at the waist with a 3/4" self covered button set above the side zipper.

Skirt is dry clean only.
Blouse may dry cleaned or machine washed in cold water and line dried.

Blouse: $125

Skirt: $125