THE DETAILS
Two piece Balenciaga La Mode set in a textured wool blend with a clean, structured silhouette. Jacket has a stand collar, paneled body, and glossy buttons. Skirt is straight with a front vent and a smooth lining. Both pieces are fully lined and tailored with the sharp, minimal shape La Mode was known for. The line sat below the main Balenciaga range in the 70s and 80s and focused on ready-to-wear made with classic fabrics and simple construction. Tagged size 40. No flaws seen.
Size
Best fits: US 4. See measurements below for accuracy.
Composition
Outer fabric: 100% wool
Lining: 100% Cupro
OUTERWEAR/ JACKET MEASUREMENTS
Measurements are approximate. Centimeter values rounded to the nearest cm.
| INCHES (in) | CENTIMETERS (cm) | |
| Pit to pit | 19.25 in | 49 cm |
| Length | 31 in | 79 cm |
| Shoulder width | 16.5 in | 42 cm |
| Sleeve Length (shoulder to sleeve hem) | 23 in | 58 cm |
BOTTOM/ SKIRT/ SHORT/ PANT MEASUREMENTS
Measurements are approximate. Centimeter values rounded to the nearest cm.
| INCHES (in) | CENTIMETERS (cm) | |
|
Waist (laid flat and doubled) |
26 in | 66 cm |
| Length (top of waistband to hem) | 22.5 in | 57 cm |
SIZING NOTE
SIZING NOTE
Flat lay measurements in description, chart is below.
The size shown online is matched to the chart (not always the same as the tag). Vintage sizing is all over the place, so go by the numbers for the best fit.
What are flat lay measurements?
Flat lay measurements are taken with the garment laid flat on a surface. Bust (pit-to-pit), waist, and hips are measured straight across and then doubled to show full circumference. These line up with the size chart below.
Other details like inseam, rise, sleeve length, and hems are listed as-is in the description.
TRANSLATED TAGS
TRANSLATED TAGS
Some care labels are in other languages. I use Google Translate to provide the English version. It’s generally accurate, but allow for a small margin of error in wording.
SUSTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABILITY
I’m not about to pretend I live a zero-waste, hand-weave-my-own-toothbrush lifestyle. I don’t.
What I can do is push you toward vintage and secondhand instead of buying new. It’s one of the easiest ways to keep clothes in circulation, cut down on waste, and feel a little less guilty about the pile in your cart (as long as you shop it here, obviously 😏).
FINAL SALE POLICY
FINAL SALE POLICY
All sales final. Consider this your commitment ceremony.
Read the policy if you like fine print.
REALITY CHECK
All sales are final.
This is vintage/secondhand. One-of-one, not mass-produced. Returns and refunds aren’t industry standard, and here’s why:- Every piece is unique. There isn’t another one in a warehouse waiting to replace it.
- Most sellers aren’t marking up like big-box retail. Those guys add 100% - 200% on top (yes, that $80 shirt is $20 of fabric and $60 of audacity). They run on volume, steady supply, and a built-in returns budget. Vintage and secondhand margins are slimmer, closer to 30–60%. There’s no extra cushion to eat returns.
- These pieces aren’t meant to rack up frequent flyer miles. Every extra trip breaks them down, which kills the point of keeping them alive.
So: check photos, read the notes, ask questions if you need.
This isn’t fast fashion with a 30-day return label. It’s the opposite (and that’s the point).SIZE CHART
Tags are cute, measurements are facts. Think of this chart as a cheat sheet. A "size 6" in 1999 and a "size 6" today are not the same species.
