key word help?

[Hattysattic]

with the demise of boho maybe this isn't the best time to list such things but i am on a rail clearing mission in no particular order!

how would i describe this? tunic? overthing? not mention sienna?
it's entirely handstitched, relatively modern (i'm guesstimating 70s but as home tailored could be later) in synthetic fabric. single frog closure at bust, open slits at sides, bell sleeves.

i quite like it - but am i alone? :D



all opinions/help welcomed!

 

[cymbeline]

I think it has a 30's look to it, maybe you could try " 70's bohemian tunic 30's style" or "70's art nouveau bohemian duster tunic" ( would all that fit? hehehe). It would look great worn with a black scarf around your hair.

kelly

 

[seven****]

How about: Mandarin-style brocade evening coat with Edwardian influence.

I had help with this. I thought Edwardian because of the fabric and I went to one of my favorite sites and lo and behold they had a Mandarin-style silk brocade evening coat - different fabric but almost the same style as yours and longer.

Hope this helps.

Deborah

 

[Hattysattic]

hurrah! that's great help guys, thank you very much - and thanks for the research deborah!

will try and list later today - you've inspired me

 

[Patentleathershoes]

Another vote for not Hippie.

Its that well travelled nouveau revival or luxe/international look

 

[Patentleathershoes]

Or Bohemian in the La Boheme sense and not the Woodstock sense if you wanted it to fit into bohemian

 

[cymbeline]

I agree with the last post completely, Bohemian is special and rare, boho is not!
Funny how a word can make me angry!

 

[MyVintageCocktail]

This is really nice, Harriet! Interesting in that it could well be the formal evening coat, or the slightly-off-center everyday style of a free (Bohemian) spirit.... I do like the KW nouveau & brocade. "True Bohemian Nouveau-Styled Brocade Coat."

 

[Hattysattic]

thanks again everyone! will now list (due to all your help) on sunday.