1950s Hardy Amies Blue Floral Skirt Suit 60s_Lace_Jacket The dress is outstanding in

The dress is outstanding in terms of construction and the fascinating panels are body contoured for maximum effect in slimming the body

probably mid 1970s

concealed centre seam zip

It is marked a French size 40 which equates to a UK size 12 US size 8

The matching cropped jacket

1950s Hardy Amies Blue Floral Skirt Suit 60s_Lace_Jacket The dress is outstanding inThis original 1950s silk skirt suit is by royal couturier Hardy Amies, one of the best known names in British society fashion during the 50s and 60s. In a wonderful bright blue colour, the fabric showcases a scrolling floral repeat pattern that looks like poppies or carnations. The silk garments are both cotton lined and have a fully fashioned separate navy acetate lining with the Hardy Amis signature giving both pieces a beautiful quality and weight