40s 50s SHUBETTE BLACK FINE VELVETY CORD BALLOON SLEEVE COAT - M Polkadots Hem looks like it has

Hem looks like it has been altered

One tiny darn on the shoulder

Bodice has a high waist and short puffed sleeves

Bodice is unfitted and pintucked all over with delicate threaded lacey sections inbetween

Bodice buttons up with five small yellow buttons to the chest

40s 50s SHUBETTE BLACK FINE VELVETY CORD BALLOON SLEEVE COAT - M Polkadots Hem looks like it hasBeautiful, very dramatic and just the right amount of gothic, fine velvety pin cord overcoat by Shubette. I would think late 40s or early 50s era. Shape is a loose fitted swing style with a single chunky faceted shank button with spikey features to the neck. Neat big collar and showstopping balloon sleeve with tight fitting cuffs. Slot pockets on the hip. Lined in black rayon. Wears well as a loose fitted swing coat, works great this way as a gothic