40s 50s SHUBETTE BLACK FINE VELVETY CORD BALLOON SLEEVE COAT - M Plaid The skirt is amazing

The skirt is amazing

One small scuff hole by the bust dart and one to the skirt

Very full skirt with a tiered ruffle hem

Still very much a 50s silhouette with a full skirt

Sweet late 40s day dress in a crisp slubby rayon weave with a deep red

40s 50s SHUBETTE BLACK FINE VELVETY CORD BALLOON SLEEVE COAT - M Plaid The skirt is amazingBeautiful, very dramatic and just the right amount of gothic, fine velvety pin cord overcoat by Shubette. I would think late 40s or early 50s era. Shape is a loose fitted swing style with a single chunky faceted shank button with spikey features to the neck. Neat big collar and showstopping balloon sleeve with tight fitting cuffs. Slot pockets on the hip. Lined in black rayon. Wears well as a loose fitted swing coat, works great this way as a gothic