A superb circa 1940s novelty lounging or beach pyjama suit by “Embielle”, made from smooth, lustrous, slightly ribbed lightweight rayon fabric with a woven Buchanan Tartan pattern in cheerful shades of red, yellow, green & blue. The jacket has a broad open collar, two chest pockets, short sleeves & an attached tie belt; it fastens with 3 large buttermilk-coloured buttons & has decorative white piped edging. The trousers are a rare longer fitting, have a high waist & very wide legs, with darts at the front of the waistband & gathers at the back; they fasten at the side with hooks & eyes.
Please study the photographs carefully - they form an important part of the description.
All measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate (with approx. metric equivalent):
Size: Marked W, Suggested UK S, tall (I am 5ft 7 1/2 and the trousers are the right length on me - please check measurements below:
Top - Bust: 19" (48.2 cm)
Waist (pulls in with the belt): 18 1/2" (47 cm)
Width at hem: 18 1/2" (47 cm)
Shoulder seam to shoulder seam: 15" (38.1 cm)
Arm opening at cuff: 6 1/4" (15.8 cm)
Length (nape to hem): 23" (58.4 cm)
Trousers: Waist: 13" (35.5 cm - 38.1 cm)
Rise (waist to crotch): 16 1/4" (41.2 cm)
Hips: 19" (48.2 cm)
Outseam (waist to hem): 42 1/4" (107.3 cm)
Inside leg approx. : 27 1/2" (69.8 cm)
Condition:
In excellent, apparently unworn condition - they appear to have been an unwanted gift - some of the French seams have tufts showing, due to the inside seam not being adequately clipped (does not affect strength) - the belt is made from several pieces & the fabric has pulled away a bit on one of the joins - the hooks & eyes are rather loosely sewn on.
I have a no returns policy - please check the above measurements and compare to a similar garment of your own before buying - no refund offered for items that don’t fit.
