Fabulous Lightweight Late 1940s 40s / Early 1950s 50s Vintage Blue Clutch Coat With Soutache Embroidery velvet The front of the dress

The front of the dress features a panel running down the length of the dress which has an abstract blue and tan print on an off white background

The jacket has some similar small moth holes to the lapel and a small stain to the bottom back of the jacket

wide sleeves and a satin lining

This suit epitomises 1940s style with its jacket featuring a red plaid pattern on a dark grey background with a matching dark grey skirt

The edge of the hat has been decorated with a sumptuous black velvet

Fabulous Lightweight Late 1940s 40s / Early 1950s 50s Vintage Blue Clutch Coat With Soutache Embroidery velvet The front of the dressThis gorgeous coat was made from a blue cotton in the late 1940s early 1950s. It makes the perfect spring and early summer cover up. The coat was cut in a loose fitting, open fronted clutch style without fastenings. Beautiful soutache decoration runs from the small stand up collar all the way down to the coat hem. Matching soutache work highlights the large turn up cuffs on the gently fluted sleeves. Inside, the coat is unlined and without makers