I was head of alterations in a salon on Newbury St. in Boston during the later 1980s. The shop carried high end ready to wear and catered to society ladies (LOTS of old money) as well as successful business women. I can remember the Adele Simpson dresses and suits we carried as timeless, elegant and flattering. They were expensive (usually well over $500) but worth it because they LOOKED like couture when worn. Altering them was painstaking due to the high quality workmanship. We were required to finish our work in keeping with the same original standards. I loved working on her clothing.

Adele Simpson had a long and successful career as an American designer. After working in the industry for a number of years she started her solo label in 1949. Adele retired in the 80s at which time her daughter took over the company.

This timeless vintage dress/suit, hails from the 80s and can be worn throughout the day and with a change of shoes and accessories transitions into dinner or evening with ease. Two tone, it is cut from royal blue and black wool crepe. A boxy, open, shawl collar jacket tops a fitted short sleeved dress with jewel neckline. It has a silky black lining. The size is medium around a modern 8 with the following measurements.

Bust 38"
Waist 30"
Hips 38"

Excellent Condition