Original circa 1964 Vogue Pattern No. 6040 - Suit and Blouse

Original circa 1964 Vogue Pattern No. 6040 for a sophisticated misses' co-ordinate set: a straight jacket, slim skirt, and sleeveless overblouse, designed to be mixed and matched. Factory Folded.

Quick Facts

• Pattern Number: Vogue No. 6040
• Year: Circa 1964
• Garment: Suit and Blouse (Co-ordinates)
• Size: 12 (32" Bust, 34" Hip)
• Condition: Factory Folded

Design

Pattern 6040 is a three-piece co-ordinate wardrobe. The straight jacket has an open front with a notched collar and bias-cut patch pockets, finished with just-above-wrist-length sleeves pleated to buttoned band cuffs. The slim skirt is fitted with a center-back inverted pleat for ease of movement. A sleeveless overblouse completes the set, closing with a back zipper below a high neckline. Eighteen pattern pieces in all.

A Moment in Fashion History

By the mid-1960s, the tailored separates suit had become a wardrobe cornerstone, prized for the flexibility of mixing a single jacket and skirt with multiple blouses. Vogue's own envelope artwork for 6040 shows the design in both a graphic houndstooth check and a solid chartreuse, illustrating exactly this kind of interchangeable, build-a-wardrobe styling that defined the era's approach to office and daytime dressing.

Illustration

The cover illustration has been digitally restored and enhanced by Judy Yates to highlight the original fashion artwork while preserving the character and artistry of this historic Vogue pattern envelope.

Connections

This houndstooth suit catches 1964 at its turning point: the boxy jacket and slim skirt still carry early-1960s polish, while the bold check, jockey cap, and knee-high boots on the envelope look ahead to mod. Explore our exhibits showcasing the elegant hinge between two eras, Pillbox and Polish, and the youth-powered revolution in fashion, Youthquake.