Oh my word, this 40s turquoise Chinese brocade housecoat is an absolute knockout. Not only is the coat itself incredible but it comes with the matching brocade mule slippers, with the classic curved stacked heel. (I have it on good authority too that these were the heel design that inspired many of the real Terry DeHavilland gorgeous shoes).
This dressing gown, housecoat is in a rich turquoise colour with peachy pink satin lining, and magnificent sharp 40s shoulders. It fastens with matching fabric frog buttons, has 2 front pockets and just a sublime 40s Noir sillhouette. No doubt at all you will feel so glam wearing this amazing set.
There is an interesting hand tacked feature at the front waist where it looks as if a previous owner has tucked the fabric up to maybe shorten the front length. The stitches are easy enough to remove if required.
- 1940s turquoise brocade house coat with matching mule slippers.
- Mandarin collar and frogging fastening down the front with belt.
- Fitted strong 40s shape with splendid shoulder pads.
- 2 front pockets.
- Leather soled slipper mules, Made in China.
Measures edge to edge x2 - pictured on a 36" bust mannequin.
- Housecoat:
- 17” across shoulder seams to seam.
- 42” chest edge to edge.
- 34” waist.
- 28” sleeve to pointed cuff.
- 17” nape to waist.
- 44” waist to hem.
- Slippers:
- Slippers are stamped 7 1/2 on sole, measure 10” length.
- 2” heel.
- 3” sole width.
- 5.5” across vamp.
- Excellent wearable condition, just sublime. There's just some feint colour bleed on the lining, see pix. See comment above regarding the tucked area.
