Exceptional Original 1930s Vintage Gold Lamé Redingote Evening Coat Dress Shields:Without Dress Shields cuffs and functional waist pockets

cuffs and functional waist pockets have all been trimmed in soft creamy silver velvet

The suit is cut in an hourglass silhouette using a combination of padded shoulders and nipped waist

The padded shoulders and shape defining nipped waist help to give this garment the classic hourglass shape so typical of the 1940s

It was cut in a gently fitted silhouette with structured but unpadded shoulders and a slight nip to the waist

The dress comes with a matching handbag made from the same mauve satin in a classic square framed box shape

Exceptional Original 1930s Vintage Gold Lamé Redingote Evening Coat Dress Shields:Without Dress Shields cuffs and functional waist pocketsThis incredible coat was made in the late 1920s early 1930s from luxurious gold lam with a subtle spit pattern that is visible when the textile catches the light. It was cut in the classic redingote style of the period with a high front opening and a long slit in the back allowing for movement and to accommodate larger skirts below. The notched lapel collar leads to a double row of lam covered buttons with a twisted cord fastening. Clever darting