Description
This deadstock vintage, mod 1960s 2-piece pantsuit pairs an A-line tunic top and cropped straight-leg pant, both in orange-red ribbed double-knit polyester. The tunic top could also be worn as a micro-mini dress over tights, if you dare! The top features short sleeves, a rounded collar, and button-trimmed diagonal patch pockets at each hip. It has a slightly shaped waist, flaring gently from waist to the hem. The topstitched center-front vertical seam creates subtle visual interest, against the diagonally ribbed fabric background. The tunic fastens in back with a nylon zipper. The straight leg pant is cropped to above the ankle on my tall mannequin, maybe more like ankle-length on a shorter person. The mid-rise pants have some elastic in the waist, but they need to pull on over the hips. Since the double knit fabric doesn’t have a lot of give to it, I estimate best fit will be for a less curvy, more narrow-hipped person. Both pieces of the set are unlined, with a smoother surface to the back of the ribbed fabric. In excellent condition with its original hangtag, this space-age style, mod 1960s 2-piece outfit has only one minor thing to note: the elastic at the pant waist might have been more stretchy, when new.
SIZE: XS.
TOP
- Bust: 34 inches flat to fit up to 36 max. Best fit for approx. 32-35.
- Width at hem, just below hip: 39 inches flat, stretching up to 40 max.
- Length: 28 inches from back of neck to hem.
- Underarm to hem length: 20.5 inches.
- Sleeve: 7.5 inches long with 12-inch flat opening.
- Shoulder to shoulder: 14 inches.
PANT
- Mid-rise waist: 27 inches flat, stretching up to 29 max. Best fit for 26-28.
- Hip: 34 inches flat, stretching up to 37 max. Best fit for 32-36.
- Side seam length: 37.5 inches.
- Inseam length: 27 inches.
- Rise: 12 inches front and 13 in back.
- Width at thigh: 19 inches.
- Width at hem: 17 inches.
LABEL: only hangtag - Pacific Coast Knitting Mills
