20s Vintage Evening Coat Silk Velvet Gold Lame Trim Dramatic Cocoon VFG
Wowie, this coat! It dates to the 1920s, and has a straight cut silhouette. The sleeves are deep at the armholes, ala batwing, and are ruched from elbow to cuff. The large and dramatic shawl collar gathers onto the vee-neckline. The edge of the collar is accented by 1 3.5" deep black and gold lame ruffle that peeks out from underneath. The coat wraps in front.
SIZE: No size label.The measurements suggest a small size, but I wear a modern size 12, and the coat was a fairly reasonable fit as long as I didn't button it. Measurements taken with coat buttoned.
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Bust | 37" | 94 |
| Shoulders | 14.5" | 37 |
| Approximate waist | 37" | 94 |
| Length from back of neck | 55" | 139.75 |
| Sleeve length | 24" | 61 |
| Bottom hem circumference | 48" | 122 |
FABRIC/COLORS: Luxurious black velvet, silk per my fiber burn test. The glittery trim is a light weight floral pattern of gold lame and black. The coat is fully lined in cream colored satin - the satin has cotton flannel backing.
TAGS: No tags
CLOSURES: The coat closes with a single round self-fabric button that fastens with a loop just below the bottom of the shawl collar, which is nearly at waist level.
CONDITION: I have restitched a few areas where the lining was coming loose from the coat - this was seam work only, not involving fabric. No other issues noted - no stain, holes, tear or odors.
I measure the outside of garments, unless stated otherwise.
For menswear, the chest is measured at armpit level.
For womenswear, the bust is measured a little below armpit level, including the room created by darts or gathers.
Waist will be measured if there is one, and hips are measured about 9" below waist level. Sleeves are measured from shoulder seam or an approximation in the absence of a shoulder seam. Garment length is measured from the back of the neck, unless otherwise stated.
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If the garment is shown on Josephine, my mannequin, her measurements are 31/24.5/34". Sometimes she wears a padded bra. My live models measurements vary depending on the day and year, and I don't ask them to share that.