Details about  VINTAGE ALL SAINTS CORSET JACKET RIDING COAT VICTORIAN VAMP GOTHIC NOIR MISTRESS

Will fit a variety of sizes as estimated below ~ please check measurements to be sure of fit:

UK estimate 4 - 8  ~ please see measurements.

EURO estimate 32 - 36 ~ please see measurements.

US estimate 0/2 - 4/6 ~ please see measurements. 

Measurements: All measurements are taken with the garment laid flat so please double up for all the way around where appropriate.

All measurements are taken with the garment pulled a bit to flatten ~ and please be aware that there is inevitably a slight discrepancy in the ways different people measure ~ so all measurements are approximate and please give or take about a ¼ inch or so either way.

Please measure against a similar garment of your own which you know fits you well.

Please note that measurements are taken with ribbon ties at back loosened off ~ so you can tighten up as much or as little as you chose.

Bust ~ armpit to armpit ~ across front ~ approx: 15½-16 inches

Waist ~ approx: 15 inches 

Shoulders ~ shoulder seam to shoulder seam ~ across back ~ quite high up near collar ~ approx: 15 inches

Sleeve Length ~ taken from shoulder seam and along TOP of sleeve to cuff: approx: 25 inches.

Length ~ taken from shoulder seam where it meets collar, and down front of garment to hem ~ approx: 17½ inches

 'Equestrian is always in...' ~ Ralph Lauren

The distinctive and very elegantly sexy Victorian and equestrian looks are very on trend ~ and with their timeless elegance, always will be...

As design icon Ralph Lauren asserts, 'equestrian is always in' ~ perhaps because it can be worn with as much flair as fits your personality and always instils a sense of timeless class and subtle femininity as inherited by the Victorians who were able to achieve both rather admirably. So, don the leather riding boots and delight in the gorgeous hour glass silhouette intrinsic of the riding jacket, or just as striking, the tailcoat, harking back again to the Victorian and Edwardian era.....

Women have always styled and worn their own versions of what is, or was, considered to be ostensibly men’s fashionable dress, with riding coats and all things ‘equestriana’ being no exception. From the 1870s, the more 'masculine' shape of ladies’ riding costume began to evolve into garments reminiscent of their daywear bodices ~  keeping the lapels and collars of men's jackets, but defining the shape of things to come in terms of the now familiar fitted silhouette with it's rather romantic look of defined  waist and long frock coat shape.

The dawn of the Edwardian age saw the emergence of the blazer and, with the addition of darts, this new coat shape became trimmed to flatter the female form ~ a silhouette still echoed today in riding coats and jackets. 

By the 1910s, womens'’ riding jackets had lengthened ~  a modification that adhered to the long lines of the columnar fashions, resulting in a style that would dominate riding wear well into the 1920s.  The introduction of jackets that were cut away at the front came from a solution to the previous square-fronted jackets being damaged against the saddle when riding, while the outer skirt became flared at the back to drape comfortably over the saddle ~ and with the flattering, form-enhancing darts back in place, the cutaway frock coat was quickly adopted as a fashion staple by equestriennes and non-sporting women alike to become the classic, definitive 'riding' jacket.

The distinctive, beautiful and timeless shapes of Victorian and Edwardian riding wear are fully evident in the modern trend for the equestrian look, with smart yet sexy coat and jacket shapes in various styles and lengths ~ single or double breasted, in wool/cashmere, tweed or velvet; short, chic jackets with military embellishment in the form of buttons, loops or braiding; long, flowing velvet coats with contrast trim, corset-style lacing, fitted or belted waists and bustle-style backs; the classic shape and authentic look of riding coats with smart tailoring and asymmetrical buttoning ~  it’s little wonder that contemporary designers and brands such as Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Stella McCartney and Hermès constantly extol the virtues of, and continue to rework, the equestrian aesthetic.

Riding wear often stands out from other looks with its fabulous and fitted tailoring, powerful silhouettes, romantic elegance, smart detailing and the often huge sweeping coat skirts. These are garments that continue to stand the test of time and whether vintage or contemporary, they evoke the Victorian ethos for quality, shape and style that’s perfect for a trend able to traverse so many modern looks; from the elegance of the courtyard and countryside via Goth, Dandy, Poet, Mistress, Steampunk, military, pirate and more...equestrian style is endlessly evocative and beautifully timeless...

‘Attitude ~ Confidence ~ Individuality’

All Saints is firmly established both nationally and internationally as one of the most successful and enticing British brands ~ high quality designer clothing with unusual individual & distinctive designs in lovely quality fabrics. Really Unique clothing ~ beautifully conceived & tailored.

All Saints has been internationally acclaimed for its unique brand of clothing ~ with most of their styles selling out ~ & much sought after!

All Saints was established in 1994 as a menswear brand wholesaling to the likes of Harvey Nichols, Harrods and Barneys New York and Japan, solidifying a name for itself amongst style conscious shoppers as the first stop for design led fashion that never follows trends. The name refers in part to 60’s TV icon Simon Templar, aka The Saint - and in part to All Saints Road, in Notting hill, UK, notorious for its artistic and musical associations, especially its links with the Clash.

In 1998 Womenswear was born directly out of the expanding menswear collection of sharp tailoring, fine knits and the signature washed leathers; injecting sexiness into the "boyfriend" wardrobe.

All Saints retains an independent, non-corporate image. From the outset All Saints has had a long standing history of collaborating with and supporting the cream of the music industry; U2, Stereophonics, Kelis, Robbie Williams, and Kings of Leon were amongst the first artists to work with the brand. As a testament to their dedication to music the brand hosts its own underground All Music parties throughout the year as a showcase for the ever emerging stock of British talent.

 Once you've seen & worn their clothing ~ you'll know why they are so desired! FABULOUS!!!

 

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