Vintage 1940s Jacket Red Blue Striped Velvet Collar UK S/M Plaid the narrowest point): 6 1/4"

the narrowest point): 6 1/4" (16cm)

& opens to the waist with marbled early plastic buttons

a fitted waist

darts at the waist

Vintage 1940s Jacket Red Blue Striped Velvet Collar UK S/M Plaid the narrowest point): 6 1/4"A dramatic vintage 1940s jacket by 'Pochette', made from a medium weight herringbone weave wool fabric in marled red & dark blue which is used sideways. It has pleats at the front sides of the bodice & broad, strongly padded shoulders to create a strong silhouette, fitted waist with front self tie belt, 2 lower flapped pockets, & long sleeves; it fastens at the waist overlap with a hook & eye, and is trimmed with an applied dark blue velvet collar &