Regal 1960s Cream & Gold Thread Evening Opera Coat designer-maggy-rouff Waist: 21î flat across the

Waist: 21î flat across the inside from side seam to side seam

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The top is cut to be worn loose and draped with soft shoulders

Bodice: 14" from top of bodice to slightly dropped waist seam

Length: 46" from shoulder to bottom hem

Regal 1960s Cream & Gold Thread Evening Opera Coat designer-maggy-rouff Waist: 21î flat across theThis coat is really a wonderful piece that focuses on the cut and fabric to convey the beauty of it. The fabric is a weighty cream silk brocade that has a horizontal "ribbing" from top to bottom that is created by metallic gold threads. This creates a striping effect and gives the coat a subtle shimmer from head to toe. The cut is simple and is cut almost on a column with a slight flaring out as it nears the hem. The back is pure drama and feels like