Standing Ovation for Opera Coats-Vintage Fashion Parade for the week of January 22nd

[carla rey]

Standing Ovation for Opera Coats

Make a splendid entrance in vintage outerwear for a harmonious evening event. Opera coats are back for 2024, now often worn for striking daytime entrances as well. Look for the vintage models in luxe fabrics such as satin and velvet, many with striking details such as big collars, sweeping width, beautiful linings, sparkling buttons and eye-catching sleeves. When the curtain comes up, you will be a diva in a vintage opera coat!

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

from our sold archives, this 1960s black velvet coat with large collar and white satin lining; not full length, but suitable for fancy nights out.

 

[Ranch Queen Vintage]

1940s Silk Velvet Opera Coat, Extra Small Size

From Ranch Queen Vintage Sold Archive...

1959s Lilli Diamond Gold Floral Damask Evening Coat

1930s/1940s Hooded Silk Velvet Opera Coat

1950s Marguerite Rubel Velveteen Evening Coat

1950s Reversible Peau de Soie Swing Coat

 

[MagsRags]

@Ranch Queen Vintage I had one of those Marguerite Rubel velveteen coats many years ago, but in a vibrant blue! I have seen them in other jewel tones as well.

 

[Ranch Queen Vintage]

@Ranch Queen Vintage I had one of those Marguerite Rubel velveteen coats many years ago, but in a vibrant blue! I have seen them in other jewel tones as well.

Yes! I've seen them in number of colors. The cross-over collar closure is one of my favorites!

 

[denisebrain]

The Rubel coat! I have my own in pink, and have offered purple and green.


Right now I have a 50s-60s heavy ottoman coat with big rhinestone buttons

Previously sold favorites include this pink satin number

50s blue velvet

50s black satin (apparently I think one needs to look snotty when modeling this type of coat )

This 20s coat now lives in Paris!

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

1950s Evening Coat with Cape Style Shawl Collar Black Wool Ladies Size L




1920s Evening Cloak Black Velvet & Ruched Metallic Silk Cape Florette New York Paris



1960s Gold Metallic Brocade Evening Coat Size M





1930s Opera Coat Black Silk Velvet Evening Wear M

 

[BonniesVintageClothesLine]

Vintage 1960s-70s Chinese Silk Evening Coat Made in Hong Kong


Vintage 1960s Neiman Marcus Ivory Damask Evening Coat


Vintage 1960s Green Silk Brocade Butterflies Evening Coat Made in Japan

My Vintage Clothes Line on Rubylane
https://www.rubylane.com/shop/myvintageclothesline

 

[MagsRags]

What a gorgeous display of evening coats! Here in Oregon, they would be accessorized with Birkenstocks.


My photos are clickable links.

At MagsRags.net, a 40s red velvet jacket with epaulet-style sleeves that are embellished with cording at the shoulders


Speaking of sleeves, I love the barrel sleeves used on this 40s black satin evening jacket.

 

[poshthreads]

From the SOLD archives @poshthreads

1990s Calvin Klein Velvet Double Breasted Maxi Coat

 

[catseyevintage]

Not an evening coat, but an evening cape -

Vintage 60s Red Velvet Cape, Ankle Length, Platter Collar, Rhinestone Buttons, by Kristine's Kreations

 

[Aintweswank]

A 1920’s Green Velvet Opera Coat from my collection.

 

[Ranch Queen Vintage]

A 1920’s Green Velvet Opera Coat from my collection.

That coat!!!

 

[Aintweswank]

That coat!!!

Thank you!

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

that green coat!!!!

 

[MagsRags]

I agree completely with Marsha and MJ, @Aintweswank - that coat is sooo fabulous!

 

[Aintweswank]

that green coat!!!!

Thank you! If it fit, I’d be wearing it!

 

[MagsRags]

A couple more from me - photos are clickable links

On MagRags.net, a 30s crushed velvet jacket with shirred sleeves and attached scarf.


And on Etsy, a flawed but fabulous hooded silk velvet cape.

 

[Aintweswank]

I agree completely with Marsha and MJ, @Aintweswank - that coat is sooo fabulous!

Thank you so much!

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

A 1920’s Green Velvet Opera Coat from my collection. View attachment 180362

this is in a league of her own. Magnificent.