1940s Hostess Pajamas, Studded Black Cold Rayon Pant Suit, Ruth Ann of Dallas Size XS/S, Documented 1946
1940s Hostess Pajamas, Studded Black Cold Rayon Pant Suit, Ruth Ann of Dallas Size XS/S, Documented 1946
Description - Amazing black cold rayon jersey hostess pajamas from 1946. It includes a top, pants, and belt. The top buttons up the from from the waistline up. The pleated skirt part is open in the center and sides. It has belt loops to hold the tie belt. There is a gold trim at the neck and cuffs and the sleeves are studded with tiny golden studs. The pants are wide leg and have a metal zipper on the left hip.
Details
Brand - Ruth Ann of Dallas
Content - 100% Rayon Jersey
Size - Labeled size 12, modern XS/S
TOP:
Shoulders - 15" across
Chest - 17.5" pit to pit
Waist - 12.25" across
Hips - approx 18.5" across but it is open in the front so it could accommodate slightly larger hips
Length - 34.5" (17" bodice, 17.5" skirt)
Sleeves - 26.5" from shoulder seam (but they are meant to blouse out)
PANTS:
Waist - 12.25" across, 12.75" pulled taut
Hips - approx 19.5" across
Rise - 15"
Inseam - 28.5"
Outseam - 42"
Thigh - 13" across
Leg Opening - 13.5" across
Condition - The fabric has worn away on one of the cuff buttons, There is evidence of an old alteration on the side seam of the pants.