1960s Deep Blue Velvet & Embroidered Star Applique Coat designer-alexander-mcqueen It is very light weight

It is very light weight and could pack up nicely - exactly what a jet set girl of that time would have been after

Part of why this works so well is the balancing act created by the contrast of the pastel color and the abject sexiness of the open sides

or go full on evening with heels and subtle and chic jewels

The lines and cut of this classic Chanel piece will never go out of style

This is really an amazing coat and even though it is not in anyway perfect it is the exception to my almost perfect rule as it is so stunning and rare it had to go up

1960s Deep Blue Velvet & Embroidered Star Applique Coat designer-alexander-mcqueen It is very light weightThis is a magical coat and very unique. It is made from a beautiful royal blue velvet that has an extraordinary amount of embroidered applique work scattered over its surface and defining the edges and cuffs. These are bright and colorful and edged in gold giving it a regal feel. The cut is equally as wonderful and I love the volume and drama it has. The upper body and shoulders are cut rounded and loose, with the the torso and skirt of the coat