80s Designer Red & Gray Plaid Knit SweaterJacket Valentino VFG
The quality of this 1980s designer sweater jacket is obvious, but I love the fact that it is also willing to make a statement, in Valentino red, no less! The jacket is styled with moderately padded shoulders and a curvy notch lapel collar. It is double breasted and softly hugs the waist via multiple rows of elasticized shirring
SIZE: Labeled 42/8. Being a knit, this does have some stretch
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Bust | 40" | 101.5" |
| Shoulders | 17.5" | 44.5 |
| Waist unstretched/stretched | 28/31" | 71/79 |
| Length from shoulder seam | 23.5" | 59.5 |
| Sleeve length | 23.5" | 59.5 |
FABRIC/COLORS: Red and heathered charcoal gray plaid, in 100% wool sweater knit. The knit is wonderfully soft to the touch. Tag recommends dry clean only
TAGS: Valentino Studio, Made in Italy
CLOSURES: Three functioning buttons, and one decorative button, all shiny black plastic, created the double breasted closure.
CONDITION: Very good. On close inspection, I found one pinhole on the jacket front near the bottom edge - see closeup. and a few small snags on the left shoulder - see closeups. No other issues noted - no stains, holes, or tears.
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.
The measurement numbers refer to the garment, not the body inside. For best fit, measure a similar type of garment which fits you well and compare.
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.