Wonderful Original 1940s Vintage Grey Gabardine Blazer With Huge Buttons

This stunning blazer was made in the 1940s from grey wool gabardine. It was fashioned in the classic hourglass silhouette of the period with strong padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The collarless neckline and overhang shoulder detailing further emphasises the strong shape of this piece. The tailoring is wonderful with decorative seam work at the shoulders as well as clever darting to cinch the waist and topstitching around the discreet waist pockets. The three oversized fabric covered buttons that fasten the jacket feature decorative gold stitching in the centre. Inside, the blazer is lined in grey rayon crepe. 

Bust: 34”

Waist: 26”

Shoulders: 15 1/2”

Length: 24”

The blazer is in good condition with only a few small pinholes, faint fading to the sleeve and some wear to the lining 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.