Vintage 1940s Coat - RARE + Coveted Strong Shoulder British Wool Lavender Pink Plaid Flecked Tweed Princess Coat Fits XS to M

♛Details

•Highlights: dramatic padded shoulders; wide sleeves; flattering princess seams; double-breasted style with self fabric and metal buttons; slash hip pockets; a plaid princess coat is a rare score, but when have you seen these unicorn colors before?!?

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•Colors: a lavender-pink (like a hydrangea flower) nubby plaid with flecks of yummy olive, robin's egg blue, pink, and pumpkin

•Fabric(s): highest quality wool tweed

•Lined: fully in pink crepe

•Closures: buttons

•Designer/Labels: see the really cool Union Jack label!

♛Measurements

Fits range from XS to smaller end of M (guesstimating), depending on how fitted you want it

Please allow room for fit and ease and any clothing layered under it.

Bust (underarm area measured flat on exterior, then doubled) to about 38"

Waist about 28"/29"

Hips about 42"

Length about 44"

Shoulders about 16"

Sleeves about 24"

♛Condition

Very good vintage condition. Cleaned. 70+ years old.

To note: this coat feels crisp and doesn't look like it was worn much, but I found a few subtle imperfections under scrutiny. 

A few scattered tiny holes (see photos). If you hold coat against a window, there may be a few more that aren't visible otherwise. Coat is fully lined so these don't go through to skin.

A couple little faint spots towards lower part of skirt.

Fabric is busy, colorful, and heavily textured, and flaws are well-masked and not noticed during wear.

Rare color and iconic appeal. There were no comps out there, so for the price of two solid black 40s princess coats, you get the unicorn. (Don't let me adopt her!)

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