The Black Beauty Giveaway: a 1960s vintage dress coat
Spring Fashion
This special dress (custom made of imported silk) from one of my recent giveaways couldn’t have fallen into more appreciative hands. Its new owner is Elizabeth P., a seamstress who squeezes sewing in around a busy schedule as a college student. She enjoys sewing so much that she’s trying to start an on-campus sewing club where she can share her passion with others who haven’t yet learned to sew.
Take a peek at her blog and you’ll see the clever things she’s making, including coffee cozies made to fit a Starbuck size cup. Elizabeth also has an adorable baby sister, born the middle of August. Someone to sew for, no doubt!
Here’s Elizabeth in the dress. It looks as if it was made especially for her. It pleases me to see it on someone who can truly appreciate the workmanship.
Meanwhile, it’s time for the next vintage giveaway and this time, I’m making it a trifecta (has anyone noticed how much I like that word?) of two vintage dresses for special occasions and a black dress coat. It’s early, but people will soon be thinking about what to wear for holiday parties or fall concerts. Now seems the perfect time to start shopping. I hope you’ll find something here that helps you check a wardrobe task off your list!
For the next three days, I’ll be showing you what’s on the block, starting with today’s giveaway, a gorgeous coat. You know I’ve got a thing for coats. This would stay in my personal collection if it were my size, but it’s way too special to hang unworn in my closet. Come hither, my vintage loving friends.
Here’s how you can enter the giveaway
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Please read the full description to make sure the dimensions work for you. (I’ve also included a fictional line to help you feel like you’re buying into each item’s storied past!) Then add a comment explaining which one interests you. I’ll draw the winners on Wednesday, October 17. I can’t help thinking of certain people I know who would look great in these vintage pieces.
Which one of these beauties do you fancy and where will you wear it? Stay tuned the next few days. There may be something just for you.
Life is short. Wear the good stuff.
1960s Black Wool Dress Coat
“Katherine was waiting for the right man to come along and, meanwhile, she had fun with all the wrong ones.”
Condition: Excellent
Overall size: Medium to large
Chest: 46
Hip: 50
Length: 41
Sleeve Length: 23
Hem circumference: 48
Description: This dressy custom-tailored coat is made of a heavy novelty wool with a nubby, horizontal pattern. Lovely bracelet-length raglan sleeves meet at a round collar, with darts at the front and back. Slant front pockets. Buttons at the front with three large novelty buttons. (Hat sold separately.)
Label: custom dressmaking
28 comments
Lori L said:
October 4, 2012 at 1:24 am
Very nice coat!
cjhammon said:
October 4, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Thanks, Miss Lori! It’s a beauty!
Georgean Schmidt said:
October 4, 2012 at 9:32 am
OH MY GOSH! I absolutely love this coat! I have a thing for coats also and this one definitely would not be left in my closet!
cjhammon said:
October 4, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Want to enter????
Jill said:
October 4, 2012 at 12:57 pm
This coat is just lovely. I hope you find a great home for it. Mine is far to warm.
Carole Fuchs said:
October 10, 2012 at 3:44 pm
Again, totally don’t want to share this with anyone, because I am in love and want it!!! What great pieces you have!
~Carole Fuchs
cjhammon said:
October 11, 2012 at 3:50 pm
You’re in, girlfriend! Thanks for the entry!
Maureen said:
October 11, 2012 at 9:14 am
LOVE this coat! I would love it in my collection!
cjhammon said:
October 11, 2012 at 3:48 pm
I can see this on you, Maureen! It’s one of those that’s so remarkable that it might be on a par with your designer coat. Got your name in the drawing. Thanks for the entry!
Cassie Brand said:
October 11, 2012 at 9:17 am
This coat is so pretty and it would actually fit! Vintage is normally too small for me.
cjhammon said:
October 11, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Wonderful to hear from you, Miss Cassie. I’m adding your name to the drawing. You’re right–this is a beauty! You won’t believe the incredible detail and quality.
Julia Skinner said:
October 11, 2012 at 9:24 am
Love it! I’m moving up to New York City next year, and gave away most of my coats when I moved to Florida last year, so this would be perfect!
cjhammon said:
October 11, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Consider yourself in the draw, Miss Julia! It’s such a beauty. A little too big for me, but the details are incredible on it. Good luck!
Margaret Meints said:
October 11, 2012 at 11:21 am
What a beautiful coat! It would be perfect for the winter here!
cjhammon said:
October 11, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Well, count yourself in, Miss Margaret. What state do you live in?
Margaret Meints said:
October 18, 2012 at 11:04 am
Colorado, in the foothills. We have already had our first snow.
cjhammon said:
October 19, 2012 at 8:39 am
You’re so lucky! What a beautiful place to live. I will be getting your package ready about about the middle of next week, so watch your doorstep! Thanks so much for following along!
erica said:
October 11, 2012 at 11:54 am
oh my lord, i want to live in that jacket. after my peacoat getting torn last year, it’s been a chilly fall so far. get into my life.
cjhammon said:
October 11, 2012 at 3:40 pm
I once went all winter without a coat because I didn’t think what I had was stylish enough. I’d never do that NOW! Want to be in this drawing?
lacy said:
October 11, 2012 at 4:05 pm
love the coat..so classy
cjhammon said:
October 11, 2012 at 4:24 pm
May I assume that you want to enter, Miss Lacy?
Rachel said:
October 12, 2012 at 7:04 am
I need this to wear!! So cute. Enter me
cjhammon said:
October 12, 2012 at 8:01 am
So glad you saw this! I think it would be ADORABLE on you, Rachel!
April Kadel said:
October 14, 2012 at 8:09 pm
Here I am! Pick me!!! 🙂
cjhammon said:
October 17, 2012 at 6:05 pm
You’re in, April! Good Luck!
Barbara Hagner said:
November 7, 2012 at 11:53 am
WOW, it is darling! And so authentic! Belongs on Betty in Mad Men; LOVE IT!!
Barbara Hagner said:
November 7, 2012 at 11:57 am
PS: I would love to enter your drawing! 🙂
cjhammon said:
November 8, 2012 at 6:02 am
Barbara, this one is a beauty! I must apologize because the drawing is complete! But…stay tuned. These giveaways are a routine here! So glad to meet you!