{"product_id":"1940s-utility-belle-suit-navy","title":"1940s Utility Belle Suit - Navy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fabulous new addition to our 1940s collection - the 'Utility Belle' suit was inspired by photographs and vintage originals and has been carefully created in homage to the utility styles worn by women from this era. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA fabulous wartime style suit consisting of blazer jacket and skirt combo that will give you a plethora of elegant options.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis jacket was deliberately designed to get the best fit out of the least amount of fabric, in keeping with \u003cstrong\u003eCC41 utility guidelines\u003c\/strong\u003e, Britain's WWII scheme regulating fabric use and limiting non-essential detailing like extra panels or trim. Hence the 8-panel construction and two-piece sleeve, which minimise fabric waste without sacrificing fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis suit jacket is perfect for fans of the \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/pages\/1940s-vintage-style-guide\"\u003e1940s\u003c\/a\u003e silhouette and packed with vintage details. We've paid particular attention to the fit to really nail that 1940s 'look' - as such the Jacket is tailored to fit nicely on the waist to give a slimming and elegant silhouette...\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewith its double padded shoulders, curved \u003cstrong\u003epeak lapel\u003c\/strong\u003e (a lapel with an upward-pointing tip at the collar, giving a sharper, more structured line than a notch lapel ), 8-panel pattern and three self-covered buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skirt has a flattering cinch-like deep waistband to really emphasise the waist, is slightly flared at the hem and has back fastening and zip. Both the skirt and the jacket are fully lined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love that this suit will give 1940s fashionistas so many options as both items are pieces of tailoring that will partner perfectly with all your 1940s styles. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt will go perfectly with all red twill styles, such as our \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/products\/1940s-swing-pants-navy\"\u003enavy swing pants\u003c\/a\u003e but pairs just as beautifully with dresses and contrast skirts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from our mixed fibre twill fabric and is fully lined in viscose satin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey features - Jacket:-\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e- tailored fit - with 3 button fastening\u003cbr\u003e- peak lapel\u003cbr\u003e- 8 panels\u003cbr\u003e- 2 piece sleeve\u003cbr\u003e- 3 self covered buttons\u003cbr\u003e- fully lined in viscose satin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey features - Skirt:-\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e- deep waistband\u003cbr\u003e- back zip and button fastening\u003cbr\u003e- fully lined\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate measurements size UK 10:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength of jacket from back of neck to hem\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- approx 63cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength of sleeve from shoulder seam\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- approx 60cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProudly made onsite in Yorkshire, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is CC41?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCC41 was Britain's WWII Utility Clothing Scheme, regulating fabric use and limiting non-essential design details during wartime rationing — reflected here in the jacket's fabric-efficient 8-panel construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Utility Belle jacket sold separately?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's available on its own as the Bacall Blazer, for those who just want the jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Utility Belle suit pair with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe jacket and skirt both work as separates too — pair with red twill trousers for a matching look, or with contrast skirts and dresses for more variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Utility Belle suit made to order?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it dispatches in approximately 2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLove this era?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Read our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/pages\/1940s-vintage-style-guide\" class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\"\u003e1940s Vintage Style Guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Foxy","offers":[{"title":"UK 08","offer_id":56833133150594,"sku":"ST40_01red_08","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 10","offer_id":56833133183362,"sku":"ST40_01red_10","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 12","offer_id":56833133216130,"sku":"ST40_01red_12","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 14","offer_id":56833133248898,"sku":"ST40_01red_14","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 16","offer_id":56833133281666,"sku":"ST40_01red_16","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 18","offer_id":56833133314434,"sku":"ST40_01red_18","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/9803\/5497\/files\/bacall_suit_navy.jpg?v=1786214986","url":"https:\/\/www.thehouseoffoxy.com\/products\/1940s-utility-belle-suit-navy","provider":"The House of Foxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}