VTG 50s Goldworm Wool Knit Sheath Dress Suit and 43 similar items

Vintage 1950s Goldworm two-piece dress suit, exquisitely made of 100% wool knit and hand fashioned in Italy. The set includes: Form-fitting sheath dress with elastic waistband, pullover construction, and sleek silhouette. Unique one-piece sleeves for a clean line. Open cardigan jacket, simple and loose, designed as the perfect topper. An utterly classic mid-century style, prized for both its elegance and versatility. Condition: Great vintage condition ? dry cleaned. One faint ~1.5" mark on the skirt (barely visible, as photographed). No moth holes or chews. Provenance Note: Goldworm, founded in 1927, was a leading American knitwear house celebrated for Italian-made wool knits of impeccable quality. By the 1950s, their pieces were known for fine tailoring, durability, and chic simplicity. Hand fashioned in Italy, this suit exemplifies the label?s reputation as a pioneer of luxury knitwear ? highly collectible today. Style Aesthetics: ? mid-century Italian knitwear / ? museum-worthy designer / ? sustainable vintage Styling Tips: Wear sheath dress alone for classic cocktail elegance. Add cardigan for office-to-evening transition. Collectible for knitwear lovers, fashion historians, and mid-century design enthusiasts. Measurements (flat, unstretched): Bust: 38" Waist: 22?32" (elastic stretch) Hips: 36" Shoulders: 15" Length (shoulder to hem): 44" Waist to hem: 24" + 2.75" hem Approx. Modern Size: Women?s S (fits like a US 2?4). Fit Guide: Best for ~5?4?5?7, 110?125 lbs for authentic fitted sheath silhouette. Fabric / Materials: 100% wool knit, hand fashioned in Italy. Sustainability Note: Sustainably vintage ? mid-century Italian knitwear, 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!