These suits were all featured in the February 3, 1937 issue of The New York Woman, a weekly women's magazine. The editorial states that a suit is de rigeur for Spring, a must-have for daytime, for travel, and for wearing in the country. Shown are the prices in 1937, and in parentheses what that same 1937 dollar translates to in 2009.
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- Green shetland wool with a fitted peaked lapel jacket that has 4 slit pockets and a gored skirt. Sold at Franklin Simon for $22.95 ($348.00)
- Navy flannel with wide lapels, link buttons, and new moon pockets. Sold at Franklin Simon for $17.50 ($265.00)
- Rust-red homespun with fitted hipline, top-of-the-pleat pockets, and tassel buttons. Sold at Macy's for $33.95 ($515.00)
- Schiaparelli herringbone with wing-tucked collarless jacket. Copy at Saks Fifth Avenue for $39.95 ($606.00)
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- Blouse styles have wide shoulders with puff sleeves, high necklines with ascots or draping. Pussy bows were also very popular at this time.
- Grey flannel jersey knit suit with a silk-lined, back belted cardigan and rib-knit skirt. Sold at Best for $39.95 ($606.00)
- Navy flecked Forstmann wool with green print blouse and matching scarf. Sold at Arnold Constable for $65.00 ($986.00)
- Muted green Daventree tweed with top-stitched belted jacket that has 4 flap pockets. Sold at Lord & Taylor for $49.95 ($758.00)
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