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Vintage Cobalt Blue Shantung-Style Car Coat

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This cobalt blue car coat is the kind of rare find that makes you understand why mid-century outerwear is so collectable. The colour is bold and jewel-like, and the fabric has that beautiful slubbed texture that catches the light in a way modern cloth rarely does.

Cut in a classic swing-style silhouette with a clean open front, it sits easily through the shoulders and floats away from the body for comfort and polish. The pockets are genuinely useful (always a win), and the matching blue lining is the finishing touch that quietly tells you this was made properly.

It is a brilliant wardrobe investment because it does the hard work for you. Pop it on and suddenly a simple outfit looks considered, and an evening look feels elevated without needing anything fussy.

Style it over a soft lilac knit and wide-leg saffron trousers for a modern colour story, or try it with a deep berry slip dress and metallic heels for events. It also looks superb with a patterned scarf in chartreuse, teal, and warm spice tones, especially worn open so the movement shows.

Circa: 1940 – 1970
Origin: Private Collection Au
Label: Coral of Sydney 

Fabric: Slubbed shantung-style acetate weave with matching lining
Condition: Excellent commensurate with age and love
Care: Dry clean recommended. Store on a padded hanger.

Modern Size Indicator*: 10 – 12
Measurements: Available on request
Vintage Size Indicator: na

Fit: Car coat / swing coat silhouette with an easy, flattering drape.
Fixture: Open front
Features: Cobalt blue statement colour, slubbed textured outer, matching lining, pockets, 3/4 sleeves, shaped collar detail.

NOTE: Sale Items/Damaged Items cannot be exchanged, refunded or returned. Colours may display differently on various devices.

Our vintage items are rated as follows:
  • Excellent: Near or near to new quality, with no noted flaws and may often be presented in original packaging or, with original tags (deadstock) all commensurate with age and love
  • Very Good: May have some minor issue, as seen or noted
  • Good: Some minor flaws which may be repairable, or may not detract from the garment when worn
  • Rescue: Flaws as described which may or may not detract when worn in most cases possibility of repair

We estimate sizes as current or, 'modern' sizing rather than vintage sizing as eras do vary.

Please take a moment to check if this item will fit! View our Sizing Chart (opens in a new window).

Still not sure? Just email us the details of this piece and your measurements, and we can help you check if it will fit before you purchase.

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