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Circa 1950s gray wool skirt with a high waistband, side pockets and a sweeping jeweled border of white beads, clear stones and silver-tone sequins. A quietly theatrical take on the decade’s embellished separates, lovely with a fitted knit and tall boots. Estimated modern fit: approximately US 0. Vintage, offered as pictured and as-is.
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A gray wool skirt with its jewelry already chosen. Likely dating from the 1950s, this high-waisted piece sets a broad border of white beads, clear stones and silver-tone sequins against a softly mottled gray ground. Repeating circular motifs carry the decoration around the hem, making the back as considered as the front.
The embellished skirt was one of the decade’s more playful wardrobe ideas. Wool, beads and sequins were not reserved for gowns: surviving 1950s skirts show those materials brought together in separates, while embroidered and bejeweled circle skirts offered another approach to decorative day and leisure dressing. This piece takes a quieter route through that fashion, using a restrained gray palette and geometric ornament rather than a pictorial motif.
Its broad waistband and gathered fullness give it a clear period proportion. The skirt opens gently below the waist instead of clinging to the hips, leaving room for the border to be seen. A close-fitting knit balances that volume beautifully. The effect comes from the contrast between a simple upper half and the ornament below, rather than from adding more sparkle everywhere.
The fine, mottled wool provides a matte backdrop for the raised embellishment. White beads define the circular pattern, with clear stones and reflective silver-tone discs adding changes in texture and light. The broad placement near the hem draws the eye down the skirt without crowding the waistband.
Side pockets add everyday usefulness, and a center-back zip keeps the front uninterrupted. Small gathers beneath the high waistband soften the outline into a gently flared, below-the-knee shape. These are the details that make it an interesting separate to dress around, rather than a skirt that needs an entire occasion planned for it.
Estimated modern fit: approximately US 0. The high waistband is the key fit point; measurements are available as needed to confirm the waist, hips and length. Vintage sizing and modern sizing are not interchangeable, so please reach out or email us if you would like help confirming the fit.
Vintage, pre-owned and offered as pictured, in as-is condition. This listing is for the skirt only; the top, boots and accessories shown are styling pieces.
A fitted black turtleneck and tall boots, as photographed, let the waistband and jeweled border do their work. For dinner, try an ivory cashmere knit with pointed flats. A crisp white shirt, loosely rolled at the sleeves and tucked in, gives the embellishment a less formal partner.
Choose a compact black or oxblood bag and keep necklaces small. If you want a little more polish, a short tailored jacket that finishes near the waist will preserve the skirt’s proportions. Ask us about coordinating pieces or an accessory pairing when you enquire about fit.
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| Women’s Size | XS (0–2) |
|---|---|
| Era | |
| Material | Wool |
Modern / Present dayQuirk
Modern / Present dayQuirk
Modern / Present dayQuirk
Modern / Present dayQuirk
