MisterGrey
Practically Family
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- Texas, USA
This is a shawl lapel, 100% wool former rental. When I purchased it, it was advertised as "tropical" wool. I can attest that it does seem somewhat lighter than other wool jackets I own, though I've only worn it in colder weather myself. I initially got this jacket several years ago for costume purposes, but liked it enough that I decided to wear it for my wedding; then my wedding got switched to a more informal garden event (long story). I got the chance to wear it once as part of proper white tie and just plain didn't like the way it felt-- it just felt funny to have a jacket that ends at the waist up front and the knees in back.
Also included is my white pique vest, which I only wore once. It was purchased brand-new.
The jacket is in excellent condition, although there are a few items about it I feel I should disclose:
1) As a former rental, there are some tags and markings on the inside. No tears or damage, just a UPC label and some writing. This not visible when the jacket is worn, as can be seen in the picture.
2) On the right lapel there is a small run in the satin. It's thinner than your average needle, but is visible to the wearer looking down on it.
3) On the backs of the actual tails there are some small white "knots" of fabric. It appears someone once sewed something here-- either a tag, or perhaps the tails were even sewn together at some point. They should be able to be removed but they're sewn so tightly into the fabric that I'd not venture to do it myself.
$55 plus shipping, OBO. Please contact me for shipping information; or if you don't mind it being folded into a bundle that will undoubtedly be very wrinkled upon arrival (but which will arrive within two days), $15 CONUS.
Please contact me with any questions you might have. As stated above I'm also willing to consider offers.
