Vintage Nina Ricci Paris Couture 1950s Gray Wool Dress Suit and Hat 36-25-38
Exquisite vintage 1950s Nina Ricci couture dress suit with matching brimmed hat, a museum-quality ensemble from La Boutique de Nina Ricci, Paris, retailed through Holt Renfrew.
Crafted in charcoal gray wool with a touch of mohair, this set includes:
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Dress: Fitted sleeveless bodice, full-back zipper, darted for shape, box-pleated skirt. Armholes lined in green/navy silk polka-dot fabric. Unlined body.
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Jacket: Slightly fitted cut with princess collar, fully lined in the same polka-dot silk, trimmed throughout. Light shoulder pads. Matching leather-backed belt included.
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Hat: Turned-up brim style, trimmed in matching silk, labeled Nina Ricci / Hand Made in France.
A detachable silk bow adds versatility.
Condition
Mint vintage condition. Both dress and jacket are flawless; hat has one tiny moth hole on top, nearly invisible. Exceptionally well-preserved couture.
Provenance Note
Nina Ricci, founded in Paris in 1932, is synonymous with Haute Couture elegance. The 1950s collections emphasized femininity, precise tailoring, and rich textiles. This labeled set, retailed at Holt Renfrew, represents couture-level craftsmanship with museum-worthy provenance.
Style Aesthetics
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🔥 Haute couture / Parisian elegance
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📈 Collectible midcentury Nina Ricci fashion
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🌿 Sustainable couture heritage
Styling Tips
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A rare collector’s ensemble, ideal for museum display or private archive.
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Could be worn to high-level gala events or film costuming.
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Pair with understated heels and gloves to honor its couture pedigree.
Measurements (laid flat)
Dress (Marked Size 10)
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Bust: 36"
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Waist: 25"
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Hips: 38"
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Length: 37.5"
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Shoulder to waist: 15.75"
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Waist to hem: 21.75"
Jacket (Marked Size 10)
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Bust: 37"
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Waist: 34"
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Shoulders: 15.5"
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Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 21"
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Sleeve (underarm): 14.5"
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Length: 22"
Hat
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One size, fits most (including large head).
Approx. Modern Size
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Fits like US Women’s Small (4–6)
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EU 34–36 / UK 8–10
Fit Guide
Best for ~5’4”–5’6”, 115–125 lbs. Couture fit, structured tailoring.
Fabric / Materials
Charcoal gray wool-mohair blend, silk polka-dot lining, leather-backed belt.
Sustainability Note
Sustainably vintage — authentic 1950s couture, not fast fashion.
Costuming CTA
Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty — we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions.
