Beautiful vintage Susan Bristol straight midi skirt in a classic blue, grey, and black tartan plaid with imported detail. Features a flat front silhouette and a unique eyelash fringe hem. Perfect for preppy, dark academia, or classic vintage styles.
Fabric and Manufacturer Clues
Key Characteristics of This Design
- Style and Cut: This is a classic straight or pencil-style midi skirt. It features a flat front panel and a clean, structured silhouette.
- Fringe Detail: The hem is finished with a distinct eyelash fringe trim, a common detail found on Susan Bristol's academic and dark academia-style kilt and wrap skirts from the 1980s and 1990s.
- Fabric: 65% Polyester 35% Rayon - Lining 100% Acetate offering a structured yet comfortable fit.
- Care Instructions: Professional dry clean only. Low-moisture steam press. To keep the fringe hem crisp and prevent the fabric from shrinking, do not machine wash or tumble dry this item. Stick exclusively to professional dry cleaning, or use a low-heat garment steamer at a safe distance to refresh it between wears.
The Manufacturer Code: - The tag displays RN 43189. This Registered Identification Number belongs directly to Susan Bristol, Inc., proving its authenticity.
Vintage Sizing Alert
True Fit: Because this is a true vintage piece, a vintage Size 12 will not fit like a modern women's size 12 ~ the tag size (12) runs smaller than modern clothing. It measures 15" flat across the waist, giving it a 30" total circumference, which aligns closely with a modern Women's Size 8 or 10. I highly recommend comparing these flat measurements to a skirt you already own to ensure a perfect fit!
- Brand: Susan Bristol (RN 43189)
- Tag Size: 12 (Fits closer to a modern modern Size 10—please see measurements)
- Measurements (Laid Flat):
- Waist: 15" (30" total circumference)
- Modern Equivalent: A 30-inch waist generally translates to a modern Women's Size 10 (Medium) in most contemporary brands (like J.Crew, Madewell, or Anthropologie).
- Length: 30.5"
- Length Profile: At 30.5 inches long, this will sit as a true midi skirt on anyone of average height (5'4" to 5'7"), hitting roughly mid-calf.
- Condition: Great vintage condition.
- Care: Professional Dry Clean Only.