1939: A Spring Coat or Jacket Dress to Wear Now

 

Butterick Fashion News, March 1939

Jessica Hartman Jaeger Collection | VintageStitches.com

BUTTERICK 8292. Slim thru the middle and flared at the hem this coat achieves its princess effect by four inserted godets. Darts nip in the waist. Size 16, 3¼ yards 54. Sizes 12 to 20; 30 to 46. 50 Cents.

COMPANION-BUTTERICK 8275. A jacket held in place by a belt, a frock with front pleat and revers neckline, and purse. Size 16, frock 2½ yards 54; jacket, etc. 2 yards. Sizes 12 to 20; 30 to 44. 50 Cents.

BUTTERICK 8281. Over a short-sleeved, yoked dress you wear a jacket, fitted, collarless and buttoned up the front. Size 16, 3⅜ yards 54 inch light weight wool. Sizes 12 to 20; 30 to 42. Price, 50 Cents. 

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