Description
This is a vintage Spring of 1976 coat and skirt ensemble from Geoffrey Beene that we acquired from the estate of a woman who had an impeccable wardrobe of unique designer pieces. Geoffrey Beene vintage clothing is some of the finest you can purchase and the only way you can truly appreciate his artistry and design talent is to actually feel the garments he created and see how they fit and move. No one did minimalism with such effortless refinement as Geoffrey Beene.
This outfit appears to have never been worn and includes an open front coat with a mandarin collar and a (slightly a-line) skirt. We love Geoffrey Beene and this is an iconic suit that shows his beautiful design aesthetic. The minimalist look of this outfit does not mean that it isn't beautifully tailored! It is so well made and it's challenging to find anything of this quality today. You can wear the coat without the skirt, of course, or wear them together.
The outfit is in a double faced rich royal blue wool and it comes with a matching fabric belt. This entire outfit would be around $9000 if purchased new today with the inflation rate!
We estimate the outfit to fit a modern day size 6/8 but the coat would accommodate a larger size. We encourage you to please review the measurements for the best fit.
Coat:
Bust: 44"
Waist: 40"
Hips: 44"
Sleeve length: 23"
Shoulders: 16"
Length: 46"
Belt length: 48"
Skirt:
Waist: 28"
Length: 30"
Hips: 42"
Belt Length: 29"
In order to best determine fit, measure yourself or a garment of a similar style that fits you well. Compare those measurements to those on the item description.
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Measuring & Fit Guide
We offer a large selection of designers and manufacturers that span the 20th and early 21st century. Sizing varies greatly, so we have outlined our measuring and size estimating process.
The best way to know if a vintage item will fit you is to take a garment that fits you well, similar to the one you are interested in purchasing, and measure it the way we measure ours.
View our video guide to taking accurate body measurements:
We lay all garments flat and measure as follows*:
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BUST - under arm to under arm across the front and then double that measurement. |
Measure the WAISTBAND, widest part of the HIPS, widest part of the THIGH on one leg and width of the CUFF, then double those measurements |
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WAIST - find the smallest part of the garment if there isn't an obvious seam for the waist and measure across and then double that measurement. |
LENGTH - Measure from the top of the waistband to the bottom of the cuff along the side seam. | |
| HIPS - Find the largest part of the hip area and measure flat, then double that measurement. | RISE - Measure from the crotch to the top of the waistband. | |
| LENGTH - from the nape of the neck or the top of the shoulders, depending on the style of garment. We will measure to the waist when applicable, so that you can determine if it will fit your torso, and then a waist down measurement. | INSEAM - Measure from the crotch to the bottom of the cuff along the inside seam. | |
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SLEEVES - measure from the top of the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve. When we think that the arm opening is particularly small, we will provide that measurement as well.** |
*Fabrics with stretch will have some give, we will try to mention the range of measurements that will fit comfortably.
**With dolman sleeves, the size is an estimation based on the waist as the body seamlessly joins the sleeve. 
Feel free to email us with specific questions about specific measurements that we may not have included that you need to know in order to feel confident about your purchase. If you have a particularly long torso, short legs, long arms, etc.. we can help you determine whether or not a garment will work for your body.
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Description
This is a vintage Spring of 1976 coat and skirt ensemble from Geoffrey Beene that we acquired from the estate of a woman who had an impeccable wardrobe of unique designer pieces. Geoffrey Beene vintage clothing is some of the finest you can purchase and the only way you can truly appreciate his artistry and design talent is to actually feel the garments he created and see how they fit and move. No one did minimalism with such effortless refinement as Geoffrey Beene.
This outfit appears to have never been worn and includes an open front coat with a mandarin collar and a (slightly a-line) skirt. We love Geoffrey Beene and this is an iconic suit that shows his beautiful design aesthetic. The minimalist look of this outfit does not mean that it isn't beautifully tailored! It is so well made and it's challenging to find anything of this quality today. You can wear the coat without the skirt, of course, or wear them together.
The outfit is in a double faced rich royal blue wool and it comes with a matching fabric belt. This entire outfit would be around $9000 if purchased new today with the inflation rate!
We estimate the outfit to fit a modern day size 6/8 but the coat would accommodate a larger size. We encourage you to please review the measurements for the best fit.
Coat:
Bust: 44"
Waist: 40"
Hips: 44"
Sleeve length: 23"
Shoulders: 16"
Length: 46"
Belt length: 48"
Skirt:
Waist: 28"
Length: 30"
Hips: 42"
Belt Length: 29"
In order to best determine fit, measure yourself or a garment of a similar style that fits you well. Compare those measurements to those on the item description.
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