Power dressing, distilled. This vintage Casual Corner Petite two-piece red skirt suit is a perfect capsule of early 1990s professional fashion — the era when women's workwear meant something, and meant business. The double-breasted blazer features a sharp notched lapel, structured padded shoulders, flap pockets, and a clean-lined silhouette in bold crimson red. The matching knee-length pencil skirt completes the set with the same commanding presence. Lined in 100% acetate with a shell of 50% polyester and 50% acetate, the fabric has a subtle sheen and smooth drape that photographs beautifully. This is the color and confidence of the 1990s working woman — and it's back.

KEY DETAILS
Brand: Casual Corner Petite
Pieces: 2-piece set — double-breasted blazer + matching pencil skirt
RN: 93986
Size: 12P (Petite)
Color: Crimson / Cherry Red
Shell Fabric: 50% Polyester / 50% Acetate
Lining: 100% Acetate
Origin: Made in Korea
Silhouette: Double-breasted notched lapel blazer; structured shoulder; flap pockets; matching knee-length pencil skirt
Care: Dry clean only
Era: Early-to-mid 1990s
Condition: Pre-owned vintage; please inquire for detailed condition notes

MEASUREMENTS (petite sizing — always measure before purchasing)
Bust flat 19.5", Waist flat 18", Skirt waist flat 15", Side s

BRAND HISTORY
Casual Corner was an American retail clothing chain founded in 1950 by childhood friends Charles E. Carples and Stanley W. Vogel in West Hartford, Connecticut. Wikipedia It began with a modest store catering to working women and college students, rapidly expanding under the U.S. Shoe Corporation to become a staple in women's fashion retail, pioneering styles in both casual and professional attire, reaching peak operations with over 1,800 stores across the United States by the mid-1980s. Vintage Clothing Guides In 1982, Casual Corner acquired Petite Sophisticate of Cincinnati — a store for women 5'4" and shorter — signaling its deep commitment to petite women's professional dressing. Encyclopedia.com The Casual Corner Petite line carried that same mission: quality-constructed, office-ready fashion sized and proportioned for petite women. The brand closed all remaining stores in 2005, making its pieces genuine vintage finds today.

ERA CONTEXT
The early 1990s power suit is having a serious fashion moment — and this one is the real thing. By the early 1990s, Casual Corner's focus sharpened on businesswomen ages 25–50, reflecting broader societal shifts toward female empowerment in the workplace. Grokipedia The double-breasted silhouette with padded shoulders and matching pencil skirt was the definitive uniform of the professional woman of that era — confident, structured, and unapologetically bold. In crimson red, it transcends "vintage workwear" and becomes a statement piece for any era.

STYLE VERSATILITY
Wear the full set as an undeniable power look. Separate the blazer over a silk slip dress, jeans, or wide-leg trousers for a modern styling moment. The skirt works equally well with a simple black turtleneck or a crisp white button-down. Red this bold belongs everywhere: office, gallery opening, editorial shoot, holiday event, anniversary dinner, or any occasion where you intend to be the most memorable person in the room.

CIRCULAR FASHION STORY
A suit built to last, made in an era when investment dressing was the standard, now rescued from a closet and returned to the world. Choosing vintage Casual Corner is choosing quality over quantity, story over speed. Every purchase from the Talking Fashion Archive supports Columbus Fashion Academy's sustainable fashion education programs — teaching youth that fashion history belongs in rotation, not in landfills.

PERFECT FOR
Career women who appreciate vintage construction, vintage collectors building authentic 90s archives, stylists sourcing editorial power dressing pieces, and anyone who understands that sometimes the boldest thing you can wear is a perfectly cut red suit.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Dry clean only. Store hanging in a breathable garment bag. Steam gently if needed — do not iron directly on fabric to preserve the acetate sheen and structured lining.

AUTHENTICATION
Casual Corner Petite label confirmed, RN 93986. Casual Corner operated 1950–2005; all pieces are now vintage by definition. Made in Korea label and construction details consistent with early-to-mid 1990s production.

WHY BUY FROM TALKING FASHION
TalkingFashion.net is a circular fashion social enterprise in Columbus, Ohio. Every Archive sale directly funds youth sustainable fashion programs teaching upcycling, design, and circular economy principles. You're not just buying a suit. You're wearing a chapter of American retail history.

Red. Structured. Ready for anything.

Features:
• Career
• All season
• Solid
• Made in Korea
• Dry clean only

Size: Womens 12P

Condition: Pre-Owned Good