1970s St John 3 Piece Orange Sailor Suit

It's difficult to argue that St. John has a certain 'look'. And 'cute' isn't the first adjective that comes to mind when describing a St.John. But we have to say in all sincerity, this is undoubtedly the most adorable St. John we've yet to lay eyes upon.  St. John's trademark Santana knit in a dark red-orange with a white contrasting trim, this ensemble consists of an open front hip length jacket with a sailor collar and a great little short, puffed sleeve.  Underneath that is a camisole with thin straps, and lastly, a slim cut, pull on style skirt with an elasticized waist, small double pleats in front for ease, and slanted pockets at either hip. We love it worn as a set, but adore it worn with white wide leg sailor pants instead of the skirt.   Measured laying flat, the jacket is roughly 33" at the bust, 14.5" at the shoulder, sleeve 11", length 23".  The camisole is 33" at the bust, and 12" long from under the arm to the hem. The skirt measures 28" at the waist and is 27" long. We have them displayed on a size 6 dress form with static measurements of 37"- 27"- 37". Labeled St. John for Bullocks Wilshire, all three pieces are in excellent condition. $415

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