25/04/2025
1970s Baby Blue Knitted Set- Top & Skirt
SALE 25 euro
45 euro plus shipping
M/L UK12-16
Many of the late 60s/early 70s designs were obviously inspired by
the 30s & 40s, and this is a good example.
The sweater/jumper has a scooped neckline, and long sleeves that have gathers at the shoulders and are cuffed at the bottom.
Unfortunately, my manni having no shoulders or arms, it doesn't look as good as it should. When on an actual body, the sleeves are full, due to the cuffs.
The skirt is slim fitting at the top and gradually flares towards the bottom.
It is a light baby blue colour, and the pattern at the neckline differs from the rest for added interest.
It is an orlon knit, and in very good condition.
There is one thing however. At some point there was a wider elastic
at the waist of the skirt, whether it was original or not ,I don't know,
but if your waist is smaller than 32", you may need wider elastic, otherwise it might not fit tight enough.
There is a feint line where the other elastic was, but it isn't obvious., and will no doubt disappear after a wash, or maybe touch it up with a warm iron. It says hand wash, but I feel it will be okay on a quick wash cycle. No dryer though.
It will stretch comfortably about 4".
Here are the flat unstretched measurements.
Bust 38"+
Waist 30"+
Hips 40"+
Length of top 22"
Length of skirt 30"