Wool Tweed Stenciled Vest for Women (Large)
Wool Tweed Stenciled Vest for Women (Large)
This vest was designed as a sample for a wearable arts class at my retail storefront. I had had Diane Ericson to the shop and she taught stenciling. I took the cream motif from the dark viscose rayon fabric to copy and cut a stencil - then added that to the wool/lycra solid on the other front of the vest. The colors blended so well with the wool/silk remnants I had from a blazer and skirt (Skirt available for sell HERE), that I combined it in this fully lined vest for that all-important 3rd fabric. Fine piping borders the neckline, yokes and center front edges while a larger cording accents the center back and 'pigtails (another Diane E. detail) around on the right shoulder. The back is quite interesting as well - with an expansion pleat at the center back, nipped in at the waist then flaring out at the center back. Nice 2 tone grey buttons and a snap work to close the vest. If you want to wear it open, the snap can easily be removed from the uppermost position at the center front. A solid black, grey, or cream turtleneck or jewel neck top works great with this vest. A vest really adds the finishing touch to an outfit - supplying (again), that 3rd element. You'll feel all that much more 'pulled together' when you add a 3rd piece (ala scarf, jacket, large jewelry to a top and bottom.)
I have marked this garment 'Pre-Loved' and priced it down due to that, as I did wear it some - likely less than 5 times though. It hung in my shop as a sample. Otherwise, with all the labor, it would be closer to $100.
One-of-a-kind garment.
Cross-Posted to sell.
SIZE: Large - size 12-14-16 depending on how worn.
Please check Finished Garment Measurements as found below against those of a similar garment in your wardrobe of which you like the fit. I want you to be happy with your purchase from me, so 'A Londa Original' garments (except Sweatshirt Jacket Makeovers) are returnable - see my Return Policy.
FIBER CONTENT: wool/silk check/wool/lycra solid/viscose rayon prints. Full rayon lining - Ambiance the top lining I carried in my shop.
CARE: I recommend dry cleaning for this garment due to the detail.
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Length at side seam: 13.5"
Length at center back: 24"
Length at front from shoulder line at neck point to hem: 27"
Circumference at bust level: 41" + center back pleat expansion, plus can be worn 'open' rather than buttoned up.
Circumference across back at about 5" down: 14"
Circumference at hemline: 42" plus pleat in back, plus can be worn open rather than buttoned up.