Original 1970s / 1980s Does 1930s Burgundy Velvet Dress With Puff Sleeves 50s Its rounded collar and placket

Its rounded collar and placket have been trimmed with white linen

The coat is open fronted with no fastenings and there are small functional slit pockets at the waist

The coat is cut in a classic 1940s silhouette with super strong padded shoulders and a loose fitting swing shape

The coat can be worn either unbelted as a swing coat or with the waist cinched in with the matching belt

The padded shoulders and belted waist (with the original fabric belt still present) give it a classic late 1940s hourglass silhouette

Original 1970s / 1980s Does 1930s Burgundy Velvet Dress With Puff Sleeves 50s Its rounded collar and placketThis lovely dress was made from a rich burgundy rayon velvet in the late 1970s early 1980s. It was cut to resemble a 1930s style with beautiful gathered puff sleeves and a longer length skirt. A deep plunging V neckline marks the beginning of a line of four faceted buttons. Below the buttons is a short plastic zipper for easier access. Pleats at the waistline give a little volume and movement to the skirt. Interestingly, we think we may have