Vintage ESCADA 2Pc Wrap Blouse Pencil Skirt Set Size 42 Margaretha Ley For Sale

✨ Vintage ESCADA 2 Piece Wrap Blouse Pencil Skirt Set Size 42 Margaretha Ley
Pure ESCADA by Margaretha Ley — dramatic, feminine and impeccably polished.This exquisite vintage two-piece ensemble pairs an ivory stretch-cotton wrap blouse with a sleek black cotton pencil skirt, creating the kind of sophisticated black-and-white dressing that never falls out of fashion.The blouse is the statement: an elegant surplice wrap front, oversized pointed collar and an exceptionally long self-tie sash that wraps around the waist before falling dramatically at the front. Wide cuffs and a beautifully shaped waist complete the silhouette.The coordinating black skirt provides the perfect counterpoint — streamlined and beautifully tailored with distinctive stitched vertical detailing and a front walking slit.An exceptional vintage ESCADA ensemble in excellent vintage condition.Whether worn together or styled separately, each piece embodies the understated luxury that has made St. John an American fashion icon.⭐Why You\'ll Love ItThe beauty of this set is its balance of drama and restraint. The crisp ivory blouse creates a sculpted hourglass silhouette while the minimalist black skirt keeps the overall look sophisticated.Wear the pieces together for maximum impact—or separately with pieces already in your wardrobe.
📝 Blouse Details
✦ESCADA
✦ Vintage
✦ Size 42
✦ Ivory / Winter White
✦ 95% Cotton / 5% Elastane
✦ Surplice wrap-front silhouette
✦ Deep V-neckline
✦ Oversized pointed spread collar
✦ Extra-long self-tie wrap sash
✦ Waist-defining silhouette
✦Long sleeves
✦ Wide single-button cuffs
✦Stretch cotton construction📏 Approximate Measurements Laying FlatShoulder: 17.5\"
Bust: 41\"
Waist: 35\"
Sleeve: 30.5\"
Length: 21\"
📝 Skirt Details✦ ESCADA by Margaretha Ley
✦ Vintage
✦ Size 42
✦ Black
✦ 100% Cotton
✦ Made in West Germany
✦ High-waisted pencil / straight silhouette
✦ Decorative stitched-down vertical tuck detailing
✦ Approx. 8\" front walking slit
✦ Invisible back zipper
✦ Fully lined📏 Approximate Measurements Laying FlatWaist: 30\"
Hips: 40\"
Length: 27.5\"Please compare measurements with a similar garment for best fit. Vintage sizing may differ substantially from contemporary vintage condition. Beautifully preserved with no significant flaws noted.
As with all vintage garments, minor signs of age or storage may be present and are part of the character of an authentic vintage piece.👠 Styling Inspiration✦Wear the ensemble as shown for timeless black-and-ivory sophistication — add pointed pumps, a structured handbag and understated gold jewelry for an elegant boardroom-to-dinner look.✦Style the pieces separately for even more versatility: pair the dramatic wrap blouse with tailored black trousers or dark denim, or wear the sleek pencil skirt with a fine-gauge cashmere knit and blazer.✦ Collector tip: Let the blouse’s sweeping sash remain the focal point—the sculpted wrap waist and elongated tie are what give this ESCADA look its unmistakable presence.👑 Why It Matters
This ensemble captures what made vintage ESCADA so distinctive: strong femininity, precision tailoring and unapologetically glamorous European sportswear.Rather than relying on embellishment, this particular set creates its impact through silhouette — the exaggerated sash and collar of the blouse juxtaposed against the disciplined lines of the black skirt.The result feels remarkably contemporary decades later.⚜️ Collector’s Insight
The “ESCADA by Margaretha Ley” Made in West Germany label gives the skirt particularly desirable vintage provenance, dating its manufacture to no later than 1990. Early Margaretha Ley-era ESCADA is prized for its distinctive European tailoring, quality construction and confident, feminine silhouettes.Paired with the later ESCADA wrap blouse, this curated Size 42 ensemble offers something especially appealing: two eras of the house brought together in one striking, beautifully coordinated look.✨ The Margaretha Ley Legacy
Founded by Margaretha and Wolfgang Ley in Munich in 1978, ESCADA became internationally recognized for luxurious fabrics, exceptional tailoring, confident color and a distinctly feminine approach to designer dressing.Margaretha Ley\'s early ESCADA designs embodied the exuberance and sophistication of European luxury fashion during the 1980s and early 1990s. Pieces bearing the “ESCADA by Margaretha Ley” label are especially evocative of the house\'s formative era and have become increasingly appealing to collectors of vintage designer fashion.
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