1970s Valentino wool flannel suit Small

Fabulous men's tailored vintage trouser suit by Valentino circa 1970s. Mens tailoring was all the vogue for women in the 1970s. We most often think of Yves Saint Laurent as the designer responsible for this trend particularity his Tuxedo look. I do think though, the "mannish" look was inevitable given the social climate of the day. Womens Lib was in full bloom and many women were shunning the traditional roles AND garments of their mothers generation. It wasn't the first time women had dallied with mens fashion. Remember how Marlene Deitrich shocked and bewitched the public with her slouchy trousers and rakish fedora? and who could forget little Coco in her sailor pants and striped jersey? It was however, the first time the look was embraced en mass. For the first time women were wearing pants more than skirts. The pants suit became a wardrobe essential!
Valentino is probably the most famous designer to emerge from Italy. A country with a proud tradition in exquisite tailoring and fine textiles. The suit you see here is impeccably constructed in gray wool flannel. The jacket has a sharp profile reminiscent of the 1940's. The shoulders are well defined and there is a wide notched lapel collar, The edges of the collar, jacket and the vents on the sleeves are trimmed with brown suede. There are two slant welt pockets and a welted breast pocket. The elbows of the jacket have suede patches which matches the trim. The trousers are flat front and high waisted (to the natural waist). The legs are long, lean in the upper leg and wider towards the hem. It is small in size with the following measurements.

Bust 35"
Waist 25"
Hips 36"
Inseam 31 1/2"
sleeve length 23"

Excellent Condition