Vintage 1950s Evening Coat with Cape Style Shawl Collar Black Wool Ladies Size L traveller hat silk chiffon and silk

silk chiffon and silk

Hips:  36” outside measurement

very minor as it won’t be seen under normal viewing and a tiny mark on the white lining at the wide end

Hemline:  50” around

Vintage 1950s Evening Coat with Cape Style Shawl Collar Black Wool Ladies Size L traveller hat silk chiffon and silkThis is a fabulous evening coat dating to the 1950s, featuring exceptionally sophisticated style. The coat has a cape like shawl collar that covers the upper sleeves and upper body of the coat. The collar is constructed with wedge shaped pleating that is visible on the underside of the collar (see second to last close up photo). The collar can be worn up or down as desired. The sleeves are inset and in a 3 4 length that tapers to the cuff. The body of