This jacket has long been a favorite of mine for fall and winter. I picked it up years ago at a thrift store for a few dollars, but honestly, I've had it so long I've forgotten where I got it. But this year when I pulled it out, I took a closer look and realized it's actually so close to 1930s styling!

The material is a brown tweed with tiny blue and red flecks in it. It has a vent pleat at the back, top stitched, notched collar and pockets in the front, and marcasite lookalike buttons. All perfect 1930s elements!

It hits just past the hips with rounded lapels – again, the right length for the decade. 

I paired it with my favorite rayon 1930s skirt (which gets a ton of wear since it fits me again!), brown and white spectator Peggy pumps, and vintage 1930s hat. I wasn't sure how to fill the neckline since I didn't have an undershirt of the right style, so I borrowed an idea from the vintage styling of the period and used a crossed scarf.

So while this jacket is modern, the tweed fabric, styling, and buttons all combine to make it an ideal addition to my 1930s wardrobe. I wonder if the designer was inspired by 1930s fashion, or if it was a lucky accident?

Either way, it's a great reminder that if you like vintage fashion, you can find modern-made items that are just the right style, if you look at them with new eyes while shopping – or as in my case, after years in your closet! 🙂