1950s VTG Black Wool-Linen Blend Pencil and 50 similar items

Simple yet striking vintage black pencil skirt with a button-front closure featuring large faceted black glass buttons. The fabric is a smooth, finely woven wool/linen blend (unlined), tailored with subtle gathers under the front waistband, darted back, and no kick pleat. Expertly made with large selvedges, though unlabeled ? reflecting the attention to quality found in mid-century tailoring. Condition Excellent vintage condition. Clean, strong fabric, and fully wearable. Provenance Note Though without a maker?s label, this skirt represents the classic mid-20th-century pencil silhouette: a wardrobe staple of the 1950s?60s. Fine wool and linen blends were favored for their drape, breathability, and smooth finish, making such skirts equally suited to professional and elegant occasions. Style Aesthetics ? Classic minimalist chic ? Timeless mid-century tailoring ? Sustainable slow fashion Styling Tips Pair with a crisp blouse and pumps for retro office chic. Style with a tucked-in knit and belt for Parisian-inspired minimalism. Wear with a silk camisole and blazer for modern cocktail styling. Measurements (laid flat) Waist: 26" Hips: 37" Length: 28" Approx. Modern Size Best fits a US women?s Small (size 4?6). Fit Guide Close-fitted pencil silhouette; best suited to waist ~26", hip ~36?37". Fabric / Materials Fine wool/linen blend (unlined), faceted glass buttons, darted tailoring, selvedge finish. Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? finely tailored mid-century separates, 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. TERMS POLICIES 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!