Black Utility Scheme Evening Suit

TailorMade by Burton (Chesterfield, England, founded 1903)

RetailerSold by Burton (Chesterfield, England, founded 1903)

AssociatedAssociated with CC41

Date1942 - 1952

Object NameSuit

Mediumwool, corded silk and rayon

ClassificationsFashion and Dress

DimensionsChest: 108cm
Waist: 102cm
Back Length: 80cm
Trouser Waist: 94cm
Inside Leg: 78cm

AcquisitionPresented in 1988.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDMS014351

Keywords

About MeBlack wool Utility Scheme evening suit comprising jacket and trousers.

It was usual for gentlemen to wear a formal suit to a ball, dance or cocktail party in the 1940s and 1950s. Although this is a utility suit, made by Burton, it is typical of the style of formalwear worn by gents during this period. Once clothes rationing finished in 1952 the type and cut of material would have been a little more generous.
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Despite appearing pretty boxy and shapeless, after war rationing ended the cut of this suit would have been even more generous! What do you think of this fashion?