This is a wonderful vintage 1940s ladies coat featuring a princess shape in a lower calf length. It has very wide squared and padded shoulders with a jewel neckline. The coat has a defined waist and does up with six covered buttons down the front. The skirt of the coat is cut so as to flare out so that it falls in drapes - the draping is quite pronounced. The sleeves have turned cuffs. The coat is fully lined in black satin. There are eyes around the neckline to which one would hook a collar, probably originally a fur collar - you have the option of affixed a collar or removed the eyes.
Label: No label
Colour: Black
Material: Wool
Sizing: No size is indicated, as it is custom made. Still, this should fit a medium size. Please note the following measurements, taking the thickness of the wool into account:
Shoulders: 16 1/2” across seam-to-seam
Sleeves: 26” from shoulder seam
Sleeve Inseam: 17 1/2” long
Bust: 40” around, taken under the arms
Waist: 34” around
Hips: 52” around, meant to fall loosely
Hemline: 108” around
Overall length: 48”, taken at the back
Condition: It is in very good condition with no pronounced wear, tear, stains or odours - this coat looks like it saw very moderate use, and was well cared for and stored over the years.
This is a beautifully tailored 1940s ladies coat - original 40s fashion is getting hard to find!