1960s Black Boucle Suit & Eyelash Shell designer-john-galliano The skirt has pleats that

The skirt has pleats that open all the way around the bottom

Lined in a golden mustard - it is an absolute work of art

Bodice: 11" from top of the bodice to waist seam

Length: 18" from neck to hem

The gold areas have a subtle hint of the black thread under them and this gives the fabric and interesting dimension to it - it seems to change tone as it catches the light

1960s Black Boucle Suit & Eyelash Shell designer-john-galliano The skirt has pleats thatThis suit is constructed at a very high level and if it turned out to be a very high end designer I would not be chocked at all. Alas it only has its Holt Renfrew tag that dates it to the early 60s, maybe late 50s! It came from an estate that was chock full of the bog labels Dior, Balenciaga and more so if nothing else it is on that level! The fabric is a wool with a nubby finish. It is a medium weight so not unwieldy to wear. I love the chic little