Flash Sale! 50% Off All Coats

For the last year, we've been in desperate need of a remodel of the closet where we store coats here at Couture Allure.  I got the call yesterday that the carpenter can fit us in tomorrow for the repairs and new doors.  Tomorrow?  Um, OK!  That means that today only, you get 50% off all remaining coats and furs at Couture Allure!  The more we sell, the less we have to move so help us out!  Simply use coupon code "closet" at checkout and the 50% discount will be automatically applied.  Discount does not apply to shipping costs or previous purchases. Sale ends at midnight Eastern time today!

1930s coat with fox fur trim, just $162.50 today only!

1940s reversible faux fur cape, just $62.50 today only!

1970s faux fur with mink collar, just $97.50 today only!

And there's so much more!  Fur stoles, a Dior copy in creamy white silk, a 60s metallic brocade evening coat, and on and on.  You'll have to check out our Vintage Coats page to see everything that is on sale!  Go!  Grab your bargain now!

Mod Vintage Coats - 1967

 You will be seeing a lot of Mod inspired coats in the stores this fall.  I can promise you the quality of today's coats will not hold a candle to those from the 1960s.  Do yourself a favor.  Buy an original vintage 60s coat instead of a poorly made "fast fashion" modern version.  You'll be glad you did.  Here are some fabulous examples from 1967.

Above:  Chester Weinberg color block wool coat.

 David Crystal emerald green wool coat with sharp buttons and lots of pocket flaps.

 Abe Schrader wool coat in black and white checks, belted at the high hip.

Laird-Knox red wool coat with a slightly flared shape and crisp lines accented with top-stitching.

Gino Paoli wool knit coat with big gold buttons.

Paris Coats and Suits - 1933

Chanel camel striped velvet suit worn with a hat and blouse in sky blue linen embroidered with black.

 Lucien Lelong red angora/wool coat with silver fox collar.

 Marcel Rochas pink with black check wool suit.

 Bernard et Cie navy wool crepe coat with white embroidered scarf.

Martial et Armand suit in beige, yellow and brown crepe.

Which is your favorite?

Spring Coats - 1956

On Friday, I asked my Facebook fans what they'd like to see on the blog this week. Honore requested a post about spring coats. Whatever happened to spring coats anyway? I'm so tired of my gray heavy wool winter coat and my leopard print down jacket. It's time for something different, but my waterproof rain jacket just won't do.

Vintage spring coats are usually made of lighter weight wool or cashmere, cotton poplin, or rayon gabardine. They are often in lighter and brighter colors than the heavy blacks, browns, and grays of winter. 1950s clutch coats are perfect for spring, as they have no buttons and can be worn open on warmer days. The examples shown here are all from 1956.

Above, a bright daffodil yellow clutch coat in lightweight Worumbo wool.

Lilli Ann made this swing coat in lightweight turquoise wool. What a great color for spring!

Bergdorf Goodman exclusive lightweight wool coat tailored with just 2 buttons up high. Came in beige, red, or navy. Perfect to wear over a spring dress!

Warren of Stafford raincoat with a loose back and big buttoned pockets.

Clyde cashmere clutch coat has push-up sleeves that work well with long kidskin gloves. Love that bag!

I've been inspired to store my gray wool winter coat and pull out my vintage 1950s pale pink cashmere clutch coat. Thanks, Honore! What about you? Do you have spring weight coat in your closet?