Fair Isle Style 1970s Knit Top and Skirt Set

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There is a warmth to this knit two piece, the kind of set built for easy layering through cooler months. The fair isle style banding sits in soft rust and cream across the shoulders and yoke of the top, a decorative knit motif closely associated with 1970s casual dressing, and repeats again along the hem of the matching skirt. A keyhole neckline closes at the front with a small wooden toggle button. The knit itself has a soft, slightly textured hand, holding its shape well through the body while the elasticated skirt waist offers easy movement.

Worn together as a set or mixed separately through your existing wardrobe, this piece offers a relaxed, easy fit through the shoulders and bust, with the keyhole neckline sitting open rather than close to the throat. The skirt skims gently over the hip almost A-line and settles at the natural waist, giving length and movement. A versatile knit pairing suited to layering.

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Circa: 1940 - 1970
Origin: Consignment
Label: N/A

Fabric: Easy Care (Poly/Nylon/Acrylic/Acetate) knit blend
Condition: Very good condition commensurate with age and care. Some minor pilling as shown.
Care: Dry clean or gentle hand wash, line dry

Modern Size Indicator*: 8 - 10
Measurements*: Top: bust 38cm laid flat, waist 36cm Skirt: waist 34cm (unstretched), hip 44cm laid flat
Vintage Size Indicator: W

Fit: Relaxed through the shoulders and bust with an easy drop through the top, skirt sits at the natural waist
Fixture: Top closes at the front neckline with a single wooden toggle button, skirt has a pull-on elasticated waistband
Features: Fair isle style patterned yoke and hem banding in rust, cream and brown, a motif indicative of 1970s knitwear, keyhole front neckline, ribbed cuffs and waistband, short sleeves

NOTE: For best fit, we recommend comparing measurements with a similar garment you already love. We are always happy to confirm additional details prior to purchase. As respectful custodians of fashion history, we do not offer to sell unique items such as this separately. Keeping historical pieces together will assist you in retaining your investment and allows future generations to enjoy the pieces in their original beauty. Sale/Sold/Damaged Items cannot be exchanged, refunded or returned. Colours may display differently on various devices.

Our vintage items are rated as follows:
  • Excellent: Near or near to new quality, with no noted flaws and may often be presented in original packaging or, with original tags (deadstock) all commensurate with age and love
  • Very Good: May have some minor issue, as seen or noted
  • Good: Some minor flaws which may be repairable, or may not detract from the garment when worn
  • Rescue: Flaws as described which may or may not detract when worn in most cases possibility of repair

We estimate sizes as current or, 'modern' sizing rather than vintage sizing as eras do vary.

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