Original 1940s Western Fringe Plaid Jacket designer-philip-hulitar The skirt has the perfect

The skirt has the perfect amount of fullness that allows you wear it with or without a crinoline and not be too overwhelmed by volume (shown with a light crinoline under it here)

to full on evening glamor

It is by Valentino so that is already one strong reason for perfection status and then the rest is due to the perfect cut and drape of the knit

Photo by Mario Testino

Bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam

Original 1940s Western Fringe Plaid Jacket designer-philip-hulitar The skirt has the perfectThis is an incredible and rare find. Everythign Western was the rage in the late 30s and early 40s and the trend translated over to women's wear resulting in fabulous pieces like this little jacket. It is made of a wool "Pendleton" style plaid blanket fashioned into this adorable fitted jacket. The cut is simple, sleek and fitted. It sits to below the hip and closes down the front with big silver metal engraved buttons. Huge rounded and angled pockets