This jacket has long been a favorite of mine for fall and winter. I picked it up years ago at a thrift store for a few dollars, but honestly, I've had it so long I've forgotten where I got it. But this year when I pulled it out, I took a closer look and realized it's actually so close to 1930s styling!
The material is a brown tweed with tiny blue and red flecks in it. It has a vent pleat at the back, top stitched, notched collar and pockets in the front, and marcasite lookalike buttons. All perfect 1930s elements!
It hits just past the hips with rounded lapels - again, the right length for the decade.
I paired it with my favorite rayon 1930s skirt (which gets a ton of wear since it fits me again!), brown and white spectator Peggy pumps, and vintage 1930s hat. I wasn't sure how to fill the neckline since I didn't have an undershirt of the right style, so I borrowed an idea from the vintage styling of the period and used a crossed scarf.
So while this jacket is modern, the tweed fabric, styling, and buttons all combine to make it an ideal addition to my 1930s wardrobe. I wonder if the designer was inspired by 1930s fashion, or if it was a lucky accident?
Either way, it's a great reminder that if you like vintage fashion, you can find modern-made items that are just the right style, if you look at them with new eyes while shopping - or as in my case, after years in your closet! :-)
How so very true this post is. I just left a thrift store that had a "grab bag sale" for $5.00. In it, I got a dress, three jackets, and a blouse that can all be accessorized for a late 50s-early 60s look. The dress, if styled with a different set of accessories, can be 1940s. Actually, I own very few actual vintage pieces, but manage to dress at least "vintage inspired" everyday. You just have to do your research and pay attention to detail. And of course, keep an eye out for those "classics" that are still prevalent today.
Posted by: Myra | 02/01/2018 at 02:01 PM
So very true, Myra. Research and attention to detail are important, and classics are called classic for a reason. :-) So fun to hear how well it works for you!
Posted by: Kristen Stoltzfus Clay | 02/01/2018 at 02:06 PM
Your Jacket is probably classic late 1970s "Annie Hall" look, I had several just like it at the time. They were paired with a dirndl skirt, usually in the same fabric and a lacy victorian inspired blouse. I adored the look. It certainly borrowed freely from earlier times.
Posted by: Margaret | 02/01/2018 at 07:59 PM