Classic tailoring with a wonderfully dramatic waist. This pre-owned vintage skirt features a button-front closure, a structured waistband with paperbag-style ruffling, and a fit-and-flare silhouette that falls to a midi length. The 85% wool and 15% nylon blend gives it a substantial, tailored feel, while the clean shape makes it surprisingly easy to style.

~ Why You’ll Need It:

• Defines the waist with a structured, ruffled waistband

• Fit-and-flare shape works with fitted tops, sweaters, blouses, and jackets

• Button-front styling brings classic vintage character

• Midi length transitions easily from office-inspired dressing to weekend vintage looks

• Rich wool-blend fabric adds structure for cooler-season outfits

~ Product Details:

• Pre-owned vintage 1980s skirt, with the decade based on the supplied vintage identification

• ILGWU red, white, and blue union label

• RN #692702 appears on the label information provided

• Button-front skirt closure

• Rigid, non-stretch waistband with paperbag-style ruffled detail

• Fit-and-flare silhouette with midi length

• 85% wool, 15% nylon blend fabric

• None stretch and unlined

• Dry clean only

~ Label, RN & Era Notes:

ILGWU refers to the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union, a labor organization associated with the women’s garment industry. A union label identifies the garment’s labor-label context, but it is not necessarily the consumer-facing brand or the name of the manufacturer. RN #692702 is a registered identification number used on textile labels; it is not a size code, fabric code, or date code. The exact legal manufacturer connected to this RN and the skirt’s exact production year. ( The RN 69270 sequence printed on the label provides the definitive answer. This tracking number belongs to L.L. Bean, the classic American outdoor and heritage apparel brand. Combining this manufacturer data with the heavy 85% wool / 15% nylon fabric construction firmly dates this skirt to the mid-to-late 1980s (specifically between 1985 and 1989).

During this period, L.L. Bean heavily relied on this rugged wool-nylon blend for their fall and winter women's catalogs. The design reflects the "Main Street Traditional" and academic country styling popular at the time. )

The strongest era description available is 1980s, based on the supplied label and vintage identification. The 85% wool and 15% nylon blend can be consistent with late-1970s through 1980s production, but fiber composition alone cannot prove an exact decade. For accuracy, this listing describes the skirt as vintage 1980s, with the dating noted as approximate rather than guaranteed.

~ Garment Story:

This skirt carries the visual language of classic late-20th-century tailoring: a firm waistband, button-front construction, and a feminine fit-and-flare silhouette. Its documented history is limited to the ILGWU label details, the stated 1980s era, and its pre-owned life. The original maker, first owner, collection, and retail history are unknown, giving its next wearer the chance to build the story forward.

~ Who It’s For?

For vintage shoppers who love a defined waist, substantial fabric, and silhouettes that feel polished without being plain. It is especially suited to lovers of classic tailoring, romantic vintage dressing, dark academia, heritage-inspired wardrobes, and statement midi skirts.

~ Style Tips:

Classic: Pair it with a tucked-in silk blouse, low heels or loafers, and a structured handbag.

Dark academia: Add a fitted turtleneck, wool blazer, opaque tights, lace-up shoes, and a leather satchel.

Romantic vintage: Style it with a puff-sleeve blouse, delicate jewelry, ankle boots, and a cropped cardigan.

Modern contrast: Balance the structured skirt with a simple fitted tee, denim jacket, and clean sneakers.

~ Condition:

Pre-owned and sold as-is in vintage condition. No stains or damage were noted. The skirt shows some usage consistent with age and prior wear. Please review the photos and measurements carefully before purchase.

~ Approximate Measurement Size Chart:

Based on the provided 28-inch waist, this is approximately a modern women’s US 6–8, generally Small to Medium. Because the waistband and fabric have no stretch, the exact waist measurement is more reliable than a general size estimate. Compare it with a similar skirt you own before purchasing.

~ A More Climate-Conscious Choice

:Choosing a pre-owned skirt extends the useful life of an existing garment and can reduce demand for new production and textile waste. Wool is a natural animal-derived fiber and nylon is synthetic, but an exact climate impact cannot be calculated for this individual skirt without information about sourcing, transport, cleaning, and what the purchase replaces. Since the care label calls for dry cleaning, extending wear between cleanings when appropriate and following professional care guidance can help preserve the garment’s life.