1960s MOD Metallic Opera Coat, Floral Brocade Jacket, Betty Draper Style, Evening Elegance, Nehru Collar

Materials: Silk, Lurex, Cotton, Rayon

Brand / Maker: Unknown

Era: 1960’s

Description: Darling knee-length evening jacket with a mini flower design and gold accents. For all you Betty Draper's out there it is one of a kind coat! Custom made for a special occasion like a wedding or opera and can be paired with jeans and a simple tee-shirts for a updated transitional look. The jacket is a shift in cut, with patch packets, Nehru collar and slightly tapered ¾ sleeves. The fabric is heavy and structured with traditional floral design of the brocade, it has an Eastern flavor. The fabric is silk/cotton with golden metallic threads. The lining of the coat is beige rayon. There are 3 large fabric covered buttons down the front, and fabric loops to go around them. No attributed designer or maker.

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Garment -

Shoulders: 17”

Collar/Neckline: 21” Nehru Collar

Sleeves: ¾ length, 15”

Chest: 40

Waist: 42

Hips: 44

Inseam: N/A

Length from Shoulder: 41

Length from Hip: N/A

Inseam: N/A

Pockets: Yes – front patch

Lined: Yes

Marked Size/Tag: S/M

Made/Fiber: Silk, Lurex

Condition: Excellent

Mannequin -

Shoulders: 16”

Height: 6ft

Bust: 30B

Natural Waist: 26”

Hips: 35”

Unpinned

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Custom made

Japanese Brocade

Nehru Collar

Lined

Knee Length

¾ sleeves

Patch Pockets

To ensure a good fit, please compare the measurements to an existing item in your wardrobe with a similar silhouette.

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in New Haven, Connecticut.