Stunning Original 1940s Volup Vintage Mauve Lilac And Red Colour Block Sportswear Blazer By Hollywood Premiere

This gorgeous jacket was made in the 1940s from mauve coloured gabardine. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The large collar has been rounded off at the tip and leads to a single row of four contrasting red buttons that fasten the jacket at the front. Matching red colour block panels adorn the sleeve seams of the jacket and a bust pocket adds a sporty detail. In all likelihood , this jacket would have once been part of a sporty pant suit and it has belt loops where an original belt would have cinched in the waist (a replacement red belt would look stunning). Inside, the jacket is unlined and has the rare Hollywood Premiere label. 

Bust: 41”

Waist: 34”

Shoulders: 17” seam to seam

Length: 25”

The jacket is in good condition with only some minor flaws as pictured. 

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This garment is available to purchase with or without dress shields. These clever little contraptions have been made by our seamstress to an original 1940s pattern and can be simply attached to your garment by tack stitching at the corners of the underarm seam, pinning (we wouldn’t recommend that, it hurts if it goes wrong, so if you try this, it is at your own risk only) or inserting tiny poppers. They then stand ready to absorb any sweat and body odours as needed and you can simply detach and launder them instead of your garment, saving you a fortune in dry cleaning bills.

They are equally suitable for suits, blazers and dresses and come in two different options:

1. Pure cream cotton for your heavier weight dresses, blazers and suits

or

2. White cotton muslin for lightweight summer dresses (so they don’t show through the fabric)

They are universally sized and super easy to use even for a sewing novice as only a couple of tiny stitches are required at each side to secure them.

We sell Dress Shields as a standalone item or at a discount if you purchase them with a garment. We will select the appropriate type to match the garment you have purchased.