1940s

Rosalind

The Rosalind ensemble consists of four pieces. The jacket and skirt were based on a vintage pattern from 1946. The slacks are a tribute to women's pant designs that were fashionable at the time. And the Rosalind blouse was recreated from a vintage pattern from 1944.

The chocolate-brown wool crepe, belted jacket has tailored yet blouse-like look. The bodice front has shoulder darts that end underneath the crest-shaped, patch pockets stitched at the bust. The lower part of the bodice gathers into a 2" waistband that accomodates the bust. The peplum is smoothly stitched into the lower half of the belt. The sleeves are slim and gather into a 1 1/2" wristband. The Rosalind jacket is enhanced by vintage buttons.

The Rosalind blouse has many interesting components. The front of the blouse has double fisheye darts on each side that create a smooth shape while tailoring the blouse to the body. The upper portion gathers into a small shoulder yoke. The sleeves have four darts at the top that create a straight line from the shoulder and is supported with a set in shoulder pad. The base of the sleeve has a small tuck. The blouse has a shaped, self collar and four black floral button closure. The Rosalind blouse is stitched in a creme cotton voile with tiny blue and olive stars.

The Rosalind skirt is a refreshing reprieve from the basic A-line skirt ubiquitous in the mid-1940s. Stitched in chocolate-brown wool crepe, the front of the skirt has box pleats for added fullness that are covered with a double yoke applique. The skirt has a zipper at the left side and 1" waistband.

The Rosalind slacks have the high waist, long rise and full-legged silhouette popular in the 1940s. The front of the slacks have a single dart at each side for a smooth line from waist to hip. The waistband is 1" wide and the slacks have a center back zipper and 1" hem.

Mix and match to find your favorite combination!

Slacks, skirt and jacket are dry clean only.
Blouse may dry cleaned or machine washed in cold water & line dried.

Blouse: $125

Skirt: $115

Slacks: $115

Jacket: $150