Exquisite Original Late 1930s / Early 1940s Black Blazer With Stunning Soutache And Crewel Work

This exquisite jacket was made in the late 1930s / early 1940s from deep black crepe. This piece oozes sexy femme fatale vibes with its deep plunging neckline and classic hourglass silhouette. Gently gathered shoulders give structure to the blazer before it is nipped in at the waist with its beautiful nine fabric covered buttons and loop fastening. The entire front of the garment has been adorned with intricate soutache work and eight parallel panels of gorgeous crewel embroidery in various pastel shades that increase in size and complexity as you move towards the hem. Inside, the blazer is unlined and remarkably there is no maker’s label present. 

Bust: 38”

Waist: 28”

Shoulders: 14 3/4” seam to seam

Length: 22”

The jacket is in very good condition with only two tiny seam pops 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 pure white cotton.

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.