1960s Oscar De La Renta Ruffled Coat designer-jean-paul-gaultier The bodice is fitted and

The bodice is fitted and boned and there is a subtle gather of the fabric for an interesting detail

The skirt is fully lined in a matching red rayon and closes with a side painted metal zipper and hidden hook & eye at the waist

The front mini pockets on the jacket are actual functional pockets

That same wide ribbon has been sewn on an angle so you get the illusion that it encircles the top portion of the skirt and fools the eye into an extra bit of movement

1960s Oscar De La Renta Ruffled Coat designer-jean-paul-gaultier The bodice is fitted andI love the huge exaggerated plaid design on this early sixties coat by Oscar De la Renta! I made the mistake of trying it on just before listing it and if you think it looks even remotely fantastic in the photos you will die when you see it in person. It is cut impeccably and has a fabulous combination of girliness and chicness. The fit is narrow through the upper torso, shoulders and arms and then it flares out in that dramatic A line from just under