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A black wool suit designed by Dolly Tree
A black wool suit designed by Dolly Tree was worn by Rita Johnson in The Golden Fleecing (1940), The skirt was fitted at the hips, flared at the hem, and worn with a dressmaker jacket, slightly fitted. Buttoned from the Peter Pan collar to the waistline in piqu, it was accented in white linen crash. Her coachman?s hat was in black velour felt and she carried a white pouch bag, with white gloves and patent leather pumps. It was regarded as a ?two-faced? dress because it could be changed by discarding the white piqu trim or by changing it around to a black trim rather than white. Rita Johnson also found that that dark colors accented in white was good for both winter and summer in on the West coast. For ladies on the East coast, she suggested trimming such a suit in bright warm colours such as cardinal or Kelly green. This type of suit was slightly dressier than the plaid tailored and was seen as practical for officewear but also appropriate for an important informal dinner date after work. Date: 1940
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This elegant black wool suit, designed by Dolly Tree for the 1940 film "The Golden Fleecing," was a versatile and timeless piece worn by Rita Johnson. The suit consisted of a fitted skirt that flared at the hem and a dressmaker jacket with a Peter Pan collar and piqu button detailing. The skirt and jacket were accented with white linen crash, creating a striking contrast. Rita Johnson accessorized the suit with a black velour felt coachman's hat, a white pouch bag, white gloves, and patent leather pumps. The suit was often referred to as a "two-faced" dress due to its ability to be transformed by discarding the white trim or reversing it to black. Johnson discovered that the dark colors accented with white were ideal for both winter and summer on the West coast. For those on the East coast, she suggested trimming such a suit in bright, warm colors like cardinal or Kelly green. This suit was slightly more dressy than the typical plaid tailored suits of the time and was considered practical for officewear, yet also appropriate for an important informal dinner date after work. The suit's classic design and adaptability made it a popular choice for women during this era, and it continues to inspire fashion today. This image, captured from "The Golden Fleecing," showcases the timeless beauty and versatility of Dolly Tree's design.
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