1989 Caroline Charles Documented Black Velvet Long Jacket beach_wedding The bodice forms a basque

The bodice forms a basque waist where it hits the skirt and falls in soft pleats from below this to the mid-calf

14 cm)Waist - 41 in

it is woven with other hues - including gold

In fantastic vintage condition with no faults of any note

It has been professionally made bigger by adding in extra paneling which is tapered either side of the zip on the empire line only

1989 Caroline Charles Documented Black Velvet Long Jacket beach_wedding The bodice forms a basqueAfter working for Mary Quant, in 1963 Caroline Charles founded her eponymous fashion brand. She became hugely popular at the height of the Swinging Sixties, with her clothes being worn by celebrities from Lulu, Marianne Faithful, Mick Jagger and later on, Diana, Princess of Wales. Emma Thompson wore a Caroline Charles dress to receive her Best Actress Oscar for Howards End in 1993. The Caroline Charles Studio pieces were limited edition and the