Small 1940s Gabardine Jacket - 30s 40s Black Nipped hotsell Waist Wool Blazer with Expert Tailoring - Hourglass Silhouette - Hip Pockets - Bust 35

hotsell An exquisite 1940s gabardine jacket in a seductive hourglass silhouette! It's a 1930s or 40s design in black wool gabardine with men's wear styling and hand-finished tailoring. This beautiful blazer has a notched lapel, long sleeves, and a nipped waist with four pocket flaps (those at the hip are functional). Fully lined with subtle shoulder pads, meticulously made with hand-sewn pick stitching & buttonholes, and extensive hand-finishing.

Ladies' Size
4

Measurements
Bust 35, Waist 25, Hip 35; Shoulder to Shoulder 13.5, Sleeve Length 22.5, Neck to Waist 14.5, Neck to Hem 24 Inches (petite)

Era
1940s

Label
' Restivo / TAILORS / New York ' at back neck, likely custom made

Materials
Black wool gabardine, glossy black synthetic satin lining (probably an acetate blend)

Closure
Center front black plastic buttons & hand-sewn buttonholes

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Very nice inside and out, a tiny repaired hole that's hard to notice at upper back, the label shows stitching loss (see photo), the lining shows it's been pressed

Washing Instructions
Dry clean

Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.

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