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Vintage 1980s Gold and Velvet Cocktail Jacket
Vintage 1980s Gold and Velvet Cocktail Jacket
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Channel the 80s penchant for decadence in this vintage gold silk lame and lurex velvet cocktail jacket. The tactile jacquard fabric mingles metallic shine and crushed velvet texture in a one-of-a-kind woven pattern.
Long sleeves end in slim pleated puffs that add avant-garde volume. The rounded neckline and boxy silhouette with lots of gather in the fabric to add movement to the piece skim the body before flaring at the hip. Pronounced shoulders lend Saint Laurent’s signature strength.
A single engraved button closure references the tuxedo inspirations central to YSL’s legacy. Sheer, fine knit lining allows the luxe jacquard design to shine. Pair this rare statement piece with black pants either cigarette or leather or shorts and tight for your next evening out.
Measurements below in inches
Bust 50
Width 58
Length 25
Suitable for the below sizes based on your preferred styling.
U.K. 8 10 12 14 16
US 6 8 10 12 14
US 34 36 38 40 42 44
Excellent Condition
Please also review the photographs as they also form part of the description.
All our vintage is curated and subject to the highest quality standard and restored and repaired to give the best experience possible. We are reputable seller, serving the fashion industry celebrities and providing costumes for TV and film.
Unless stated please do not expect perfection, as vintage garments are not new and have had another life and still may minor flaw here or there.Vintage sizes are not the same as , we measure and equivalent our garments to modern day sizing.
Size Guide
Size Guide
We take pride in providing accurate measurements with an approximation of modern UK with an International equivalent size chart below sizing to help you when choosing your purchase and will fit properly as often vintage sizes differ significantly from modern sizes.
It is also very helpful if you are aware of your own particular dimensions. If you're not sure, you may easily approximate them by measuring an item of clothes from your own wardrobe that fits well and is laid flat.
Below is how we measure for TOPS, DRESSES, JUMPSUITS, JACKETS, AND OUTERWEAR)
Bust - Measured by doubling the width from armpit to armpit across the front of the garment.
Waist - Measured by doubling the width from one side of the waistband to the other.
Sleeve - Measured from the shoulder to the cuff. Shoulder - Measured from shoulder seam to shoulder seam.
Length - Measured from the collar or top mid of the shoulder to the garment's hem.
We measure all our items flat and use the guide below
If you need further help please get in touch and we can give you advice on the best size and fit through the chat facility on the website, just press the green CHAT with us button
| UK SIZE | BUST | WAIST | UK SIZE | EU SIZE | US Size | |||
| INCHES | CM | INCHES | CM | |||||
| XXS | 6 | 32 | 80.5 | 25 | 62.5 | 6 | 36 | 2 |
| XS | 8 | 33 | 83 | 26-27 | 65 | 8 | 38 | 4 |
| Small | 10 | 35 | 88 | 28-29 | 70 | 10 | 40 | 6 |
| Medium | 12 | 37 | 93 | 30-31 | 75 | 12 | 42 | 10 |
| Large | 14 | 39 | 98 | 32 | 80 | 14 | 44 | 12 |
| Xlarge | 16 | 41 | 103 | 33 | 85 | 16 | 48 | 14 |
How we measure
How we measure
Our items are measured flat and we use a tape measure.
Bust - Measured by doubling the width from armpit to armpit across the front of the garment.
Waist - Measured by doubling the width from one side of the waistband to the other.
Length - Measured from the collar or top of the shoulder to the garment's hem.
Mannequin & Model
Both our mannequins are a UK size 6-8 and stand 5ft 7 inches tall
Jen is a UK Size 10
