Stylish black evening jacket by Jean Claire made from soft, sumptuous velvet. It is covered in tiny silver metallic dots so this is perfect for evening wear. Low, V-neck with reveres collar. Single breasted fastening with one large, fancy button with rhinestone centre. Padded shoulders and long, puff sleeves that taper into narrow cuffs. Fully lined including sleeves. There are two faux hip pockets and one small breast pocket on the left. Made from 64% viscose, 34% cupro*, 2% metal. Lining 100% acetate. Dry clean only (read care label).
Labelled: after five by Jean Claire. GB size 10. The measurements provided are of the actual garment. If you measure smaller, this jacket should fit you. Approximate modern day UK size 10-12 (US 6-8) but please go by the measurements.
Jacket measures:
Back width 15" (38cm)
Chest 38" (96½ cm)
Waist 32" (81cm)
Hips 38" (96½ cm)
Upper sleeve length 23" (58½ cm)
Length, centre back to hem 24" (61cm)
Condition: Excellent. No faults or issues.
* Cupro is short for cuprammonium rayon fibre, produced from pure cellulose dissolved in an ammonium solution of copper oxide. The process for making cuprammonium fibers was discovered in 1890 by Louis Despeissis in France.