Elegant 1940s silk plaid couture suit by Blums-Vogue, Chicago, in taupe and black with subtle chevron weave. Features a sculptural peplum jacket with hidden closure and a straight pencil skirt with slit. Exquisite tailoring and couture-level construction. Condition Excellent near-mint vintage condition ? fabric strong and clean, lining intact, no stains or holes. Zipper functional. Provenance Note Blums-Vogue was a celebrated luxury department store in Chicago, renowned in the mid-20th century for carrying couture-quality garments. This suit?s wide selvages, couture finish, and Oonmatio zipper highlight its high-end craftsmanship, reflecting the refined tailoring of the postwar era when peplum suits embodied feminine sophistication. Style Aesthetics ? New Look silhouette ? peplum waist + pencil skirt ? Collector couture ? Blum?s Vogue Chicago provenance ? Sustainably vintage silk tailoring, not fast fashion ? Hollywood glamour suit ? mid-century elegance ? Historic costuming value ? period-correct 1940s?50s Styling Tips Wear with pumps and pearls for a complete 1940s look. Pair with a veiled hat and gloves for vintage cocktail styling. Excellent for costume, film, or museum-quality display. Measurements (laid flat, inches) Jacket Bust: 38" Waist: 32" Length (shoulder to hem): 21" Skirt Waist: 24?25" Hips: 36" Length: 25" (incl. 1" waistband) Approx. Modern Size + Fit Guide Best for modern US Women?s XS?S (2?4). Jacket tailored at waist, skirt slim pencil cut. Best on someone 5?2??5?6?, 100?125 lbs. Fabric / Materials Fine silk plaid with chevron weave; jacket lined in tissue silk; couture tailoring details; Oonmatio metal zipper. Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? silk couture suit, not fast fashion. Costuming CTA Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, or if you're in a hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via UPS or FedEx! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!