Swing Collectibles

Sailor Shorts

The Sailor Top and Shorts were adapted from a WWII USO pin-up outfit from 1945. The middrift sailor top is stitched in royal blue, rayon gabardine. The front of the bodice has three darts to shape the bustline. The sleeves have three darts at the top to create a straight line from the shoulder. The bottom of the blouse is bound and there is a three button closure at the center front. The shawl collar is trimmed with white soutache as are the sleeves.

The shorts are deeply-pleated and read like a skirt when worn. The pleats in the front and back are top stitched near the waist for a smooth line and then left untacked for added fullness. The shorts have a 2" waistband and are stitched in royal blue, rayon gabardine. The top of the waistband is framed with white soutache and the center of the shorts feature white buttons. They have a center back zipper.

The Sailor Top can also be paired with the Sailor Pants.

May dry cleaned or machine washed in cold water.

Sailor top: $125

Sailor shorts: $100