Women's 40s Jacket Red Velvet Dress Coat Vintage Embellished Medium VFG Summerwear but it didn't become commercially

but it didn't become commercially available until the early 50s)

well I suppose you would describe it as brocade

Simply styled vee neck bodice with short tulip sleeves

Lace and nylon chiffon trim

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Women's 40s Jacket Red Velvet Dress Coat Vintage Embellished Medium VFG Summerwear but it didn't become commerciallyA beautiful vintage 1940s jacket for that special occasion, but I can also see it looking fabulous with jeans and a sleek knit top! Epaulet style sleeves with shirring in front the shoulders are embellished with self fabric cording curved and zig zagged in a decorative design, a fascinating approach to the 40s padded shoulder look without using pads. SIZE: No size label. Measurements taken with front edges meeting. Measurements Inches Cm Bust 45" 114