70s Two Piece Tricot Knit Skirt and Sweater Set, Pink 2 Piece Sweater and Skirt Set, 70s does 30s Fancy Knit 2 Piece Set, Size S

Super cute 70s tricot knit set in a delicate shade of pink. The skirt is a high waisted A-Line and does up on the side with a nylon zipper and button - no lining. The sweater is sooo darling - from the lovely fan shaped knitting pattern to the ruffles and buttons, it's a sweetheart. It has long sleeves with cuffs at the wrist that match the skirt and also have matching button closures. The neckline has a zipper at the back. The styling of the set definitely has 1930s vibes and it goes without saying that these two pieces would be a great as separates as well. The fabric is acetate with polyester and is of very good quality. The condition of the set is almost like new, clean and ready to wear.

About the fit: The set is shown on a size S mannequin which has large shoulders and a broad back and then tapers to a tiny waist. The sweater is fairly fitted to the mannequin bust has lots of stretch left and could fit a larger mannequin. The skirt is a couple of inches too big for the mannequin so you can see that it has been clipped in at the back for the photograph.

Size: S (Vintage 10 which would have been designed for a 32" bust and a 26.5" waistline.
Bust: 18 inches across laying flat and has quite a bit of stretch
Waist: 26.5"
Hip: 43" laying flat and then quite a bit of stretch
Length of skirt: 29"
Length of sweater from shoulder: 22"
Across the shoulder: 15"
Sleeve length: 26"

This set is just one of the many fabulous items from the wardrobe of Marmie (Margaret) Hess who was a person of prominence here in Alberta.