Date this little jacket?

[Better Dresses Vintage]

Hi -

This was part of a set, and the dress (RIP) was very 30s in silhouette and style -- very clingy, drape-y gorgeous (so sad -- total disaster, left it where I found it).

It feels like silk velvet. Net sure what the net lining is made of, but it's sewn and attached by hand.

It's very dark brown, bordering on a bordeaux color.

What do you think?

In case it helps: shoulders 15", bust ~38" with the front edges just touching, length is 16" in front, 15" in back.

 

[Pinkcoke]

For what it's worth the velvet resembles the velvet garments I have that are from the 30's (and for some reason I have quite a collection now!)

 

[Better Dresses Vintage]

That was my gut feeling, Melanie. Let's see if anyone else has a differing opinion.

I was bummed I couldn't keep the set intact.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

I have a '30s bolero very much like it: can't link here but you can see it in my '30s or jacket departments. Mine is a soft old rose colour - yours is lovely! Jackets like these are great because they give you a little coverage without bulk. I find them to be good sellers.

 

[cmpollack]

I've had 2 earlyish 30s pieces in dark brown silk velvet, and the tragically trashed clingy/drapey gown your bolero came with certainly sounds like a 30s piece too...

Any chance the net lining is a replacement?

 

[Better Dresses Vintage]

Carrie, I don't know. I suppose it could be, as its hand sewn and attached. I was stupid not to examine the other piece more carefully.time was limited and there was so much stuff it was overwhelming . The lining is definitely old, but whether it's original i don't know,

 

[BonniesVintageClothesLine]

I agree....1930s.

 

[Better Dresses Vintage]

Cool. Thanks, all.

 

[Better Dresses Vintage]

Looks nice with a brooch, no?