Vintage 1950s Silk Jacket by Verner Couture Wasp Waist Fitted Velvet Collar New Old
$450.05
Genuine Vintage Verner Ladies Jacket. Double breasted
Unworn New Old
Hand tailored in a heavy worsted silk and linen
Made in France and retailed in Harrods - purchased August 1956
The front is beautifully fitted, with dainty darting. The finishing has been fabulously hand sewn. The collar is a generously shaped in black cotton velvet, and the buttons are the original.
The cuffs are stiffened and are split to allow the lady to wear her bracelets without the wrist being cluttered.
The pockets are beautifully placed off centre front.
The jacket is silk lined, this is in excellent vintage condition
The jacket is part of a consignment of vintage clothing from an English country estate
The fabric is in excellent condition without damage or odour
The cut is of a traditional design with buttons and darting to the shoulders, which are square and slightly padded the waist is very fitted to give a wasp shape.
Pristine unworn condition.
The garment has been shown in natural light for clarity and is completely untouched digitally. All measurements have been taken when the jacket was laid flat and is the actual seam to seam measurements. Kindly consider this when comparing against ones own size.
Guide size 14
The jacket
Bust; 42”
Waist; 43”
Hip; 42”
Sleeve outer length; 23”
Sleeve inner length; 15”
Across the shoulders; 17”
Nape to hem; 24”
The jacket is a fabulous and rare find, it's been professionally dry cleaned and is now ready to wear.
A most desirable addition to any 1950s or retro outfit. The perfect jacket to team with a crisp white shirt, pearls and jeans, tapered trousers or worn with a contrasting wiggle pencil dress or skirt.
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