Fabulous Original 1940s Volup Vintage Brown Blazer With Dagger Collar

This stunning blazer was made in the 1940s from milk chocolate brown wool gabardine. It was cut in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with strong padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The super sharp dagger collar leads to a single row of three fabric covered buttons that fasten the blazer at the bust. Exquisite geometric panel work shapes the garment and speaks to the quality of tailoring. Clever darting nips the waist in at the back while allowing the jacket to hang flat at the front. Unusual triangular pocket flaps add a stunning design detail to the functional waist pockets and turn up cuffs finish off the sleeves perfectly. Inside, the jacket is lined in sumptuous satin and has a maker’s label for Agnes of California and a retailer’s tag for Capwell, Sullivan & Furth.

Bust: 42” (tight 44”)

Waist: 34”

Shoulders: 16 3/4” seam to seam

Length: 27”

The blazer is in very good condition with only a few minor marks and grazes 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.