Sunday, March 24, 2013

The Sunday Snag - Fab 40s

peachy pink vintage 40's blouse jacket with covered button front

Super thrilled with this snag guys!! Actually, I'm quite thrilled with the next couple of snags coming soon too! This gorgeous 1940's over blouse jacket has beautiful little cut outs that peek-a-boo from embroidered detailing. The tailoring is impecable and the little fabric covered buttons are placed in such a flattering position directly below the bust of a deep vee collar. I snagged this treasure from Anatomy Vintage, the owner of which is so kind and friendly! 

The color looks peachy apricot in the shop photo but is actually more of a blush nude/pink. As soon as I got this in the mail (yesterday!), I immediately threw it on and ran out the door to snap a photo in the sunlight. When I say immediately, I mean I still have a towel on my head from getting out of the shower and white socks with tennis shoes hastily pulled on with my shirt and skirt combo. My neighbors think I'm nuts.

The photos below are from that quick shoot. Hence, there are only close up shots since my arm is only so long and you wouldn't want to see the ridiculousness of my full outfit!

Isn't it pretty?!!!! It is a light rayon and the sleeves are loose. There were moth holes and a small chemical stain, but I think I might shorten the sleeves just enough to get some fabric to patch the holes. As for the stain, it is primely placed in a position that can be covered with a brooch. Alterations and brooch hunt will now commence!

peach pink loose jacket with cut out embroidery

cut out embroidery and fabric covered buttons on vintage blouse jacket from 40s


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60 comments:

  1. Gorgeous, I absolutely love this. :)

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  2. this is so soft and pretty!!

    http://www.myunfinishedlife.com/

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  3. It's really beautiful and elegant! Shopping vintage is always fun :)

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  4. Gorgeous. I love it. My dreams of acquiring a piece like this have no foundation 'cause none were ever made for my (large) size. Enjoy it!

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    1. Thank you! You could always have a piece made though!

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  5. Wow Jamie! What a super find! Can't wait to see what you put with it!
    Sandy
    www.savardstudios.blogspot.com

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  6. Very nice!! I love the color too. Isn't it fun to get new pieces in your wardrobe.

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  7. That´s nice :) and something unique!
    I love this pretty colour.

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  8. wow, I loved it!
    primarily the details
    :)

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    Brazilian greetings
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  9. It does look really pretty. 'Grats on the find. :)

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    1. Absolutely! The 40's were the epitome of class to me.

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  11. So pretty.

    Hope you are having a lovely Sunday.

    Kate x
    Kate at Home

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  12. Love it! Great color! I hope you are able to get it to exactly the way you want it. I certainly see the 40's vibe in this piece. Great spring color.

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    1. Yes, the color was a surprise as I expected a bit more peach, but it worked well!

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  13. Just such a beautiful vintage blouse jacket! I am so in love with the details and the color! Such a wonderful find!

    Rebecca
    www.winnipegstyle.ca

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    1. Thank you! The details and tailoring really made me fall for it.

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  14. Wow now that's a beautiful find!! =)

    Ergo-Blog

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  15. Such pretty detailing on that jacket:)!

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  16. Very nice coat. My mother just like the style.

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  17. Can you believe it. I´ve never heard of a blouse jacket before. Wish I had this pretty thing in my closet too :)

    xx

    glamdevils

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    1. I don't know if that is the official name but it is a light blouse like material, but clearly a jacket. Figured that name would work. ;-)

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  18. This is an amazing jacket, i love the color, the cuts and I am sure i could wear it somehow.
    Best Regards
    Miss Margaret Cruzemark
    http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/

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    1. Absolutely! I like it even with dark wash high waist jeans!

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  19. i love finding pieces that i am so excited about that i rush to put them on!! i like the way this blouse looks when it's unbuttoned!

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    1. Me too, which was a surprise! I thought it would have to be a buttoned piece, but it totally works that way!

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  20. What a beautiful jacket! I love the details and the buttons!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  21. That is gorgeous! What a great find<3
    And I'm glad you shot those pics and didn't mind the neighbors, I really enjoyed seeing this jacket:)

    blueeyednightowl.blogspot.com

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    1. Haha! Yes, the neighbors would just have to live with it! ;-)

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  22. Jamie, your peach top is very great! I am glad you 'snagged it'. hahahaha. That top I had in my post is soooo cool. I came across a very similar one in my thrift shopping this morning but it was a bit stained and I don't buy stains or rips. Oh well. (hug)

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  24. Gorgeous delicate details!

    Arra
    http://arraabella.blogspot.com/

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