1960s Velvet & Rhinestone Great Coat designer-zandra-rhodes Just under the defined waist

Just under the defined waist it is paneled in vertical strips of fabric that release into curved pleats over the hips and then give fullness to the skirt

Skirt: 26" from waist to hem

Fully lined through the bodice in a black silky rayon with built in cups

the pockets and the lapel is finished with five rows of cording stacked and sewn atop each other - two yellow on either side of a bright blue cord

This is a high end Swiss label that was carried at Holt Renfrew in the 1960 and seventies

1960s Velvet & Rhinestone Great Coat designer-zandra-rhodes Just under the defined waistThis coat makes me think of the great rock and roll women can't you see someone like Stevie Nicks wearing this? It has that element to it but it also has a refined, evening feel as well! A great combination. Constructed from a rich, fluid black velvet, with a form fitting empire waisted top. The cut is sleek and simple. From this fitted bodice, the bottom of the coat sweeps out in a dramatic A line right to the floor it makes you look a mile long!