A few months ago I was lucky enough to acquire this vintage 1920s opera coat. Aside from some very faint age marks on the inside of the lining the coat is in pristine condition as if it were made yesterday and the flawless velvet is the most striking shade of royal blue. I have a feeling that the coat spent many decades tucked away in a dark attic and now to ensure that the beautiful velvet doesn’t lose it’s colour I keep it in the darkest corner of my walk in, carefully wrapped in a pillow case to prevent any moths taking a nibble.
What makes the coat especially special is that it came with a matching bag! This particular style of bag is known as a beggars bag and I love how it completes the look. The cape also has a hood at the back, and perhaps next time I style it I might go for a witchy, Aleister Crowley vibe – we’ll have to see!
These photos were taken outside my favorite place to go for cocktails, which is part of a casino. I am not at all interested in the gaming part of the casino, however I do love the bar there and the casino is the only place in town where it is acceptable to wear an outfit such as this. Jeans and t-shirts being de rigueur for going to the theater in Brisbane, the last time I wore an evening coat to see a show at the theater I felt a bit uncomfortable. The only kind of gambling I ever do partake in is buying vintage on Gumtree – and I would like to say don’t do it folks!
Wearing:
True vintage 1920s evening coat & handbag
Unique Vintage Dress
Bait Shoes
I love that coat and bag combo. Honestly, that is so incredibly rare to 1. Find them in such amazing condition and 2. Finding them together. Well done you! Fabulous photos as well.
This outfit is truly perfection and I hope you will get to wear it again soon! That opera coat makes my heart go pitter-patter!! And you have styled it beautifully – I wish I could take you out to an evening at the opera now!
Omg! This coat is amazing! Every detail is so gorgeous and not to forget this awesome colour.
Looks as if it was made for you!
xx
Sandra
That is utterly stunning!!! and the color…the perfect shade of blue. If only peeps dressed up more so we wouldn’t have to feel uncomfortable in our pretties, right?
Regina
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Oh my love, love this coat, the colour is stunning! Beautiful photos as well! xo
That is truly one of the most beautiful vintage garments I’ve ever seen and the fact that it has a matching bag is almost too amazing for words. It’s radiantly sublime on you, sweet Harlow. I’m presently speechless and going weak in the knees massively over here thanks to the incredible-ness of these stunning pieces (and your whole breathtaking outfit).
xoxo ♥ Jessica
Such a rich blue, so lucky for the fabric not to have faded. And a matching bag, how incredibly lucky! It is difficult to find an occasion for the dressier vintage pieces to get a chance at an outing.
Oh WOW!! That color on you! So stunning!! What a lovely coat to acquire!
That is the kind of coat that looks as though the wearer must be an enchantress or have magical powers of some description! And you are indeed enchanting in it – what a gorgeous hue of blue, it really is a showstopper x
Wow. That is a stunning cloak! Cloaks are just so magical aren’t they? I’m glad you’ve found somewhere appropriate to wear it, as it is simply too wonderful to be left in the darkest corner of your closet!
The Artyologist
Vintage velvet always steals my heart and this opera cloak and matching bag are certainly no exception!! What a delightful find Harlow, it really is superb! ❤
xox,
bonita of Lavender & Twill
What a divine coat; it looks amazing with the dress too! I have a cherise pink 1920s silk velvet coat with gold lame lining. It looks fabulous with a variety of outfits. These pieces just don’t date.
this is definitely one of the most beautiful coats i’ve ever seen! and a matching bag too! xx