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Silk Opera Coats

Galanos Green Silk Opera Coat Size Small
Galanos Green Silk Opera Coat Size Small

Galanos Green Silk Opera Coat Size Small

By Galanos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Galanos coat is composed of a green silk, in an emerald teal hue.

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20th Century American Opera Coats

Vintage Geoffrey Beene Charcoal Grey Silk Opera Coat, Size 8/10
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Charcoal Grey Silk Opera Coat, Size 8/10

Vintage Geoffrey Beene Charcoal Grey Silk Opera Coat, Size 8/10

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

incredible vintage Geoffrey Beene charcoal grey silk opera coat. size : 8/10 small yellow stains (see pics#2)

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1990s American Overcoats

Galanos Attributed Dramatic Grey Silk Opera Coat Size Small Medium
Galanos Attributed Dramatic Grey Silk Opera Coat Size Small Medium

Galanos Attributed Dramatic Grey Silk Opera Coat Size Small Medium

By Galanos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Galanos design is composed of a grey silk. The dramatic design features a hook and eye closure at the collar end. There is gathering at the neckline and rounded puff style sleev...

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20th Century American Opera Coats

Victorian black silk opera coat
Victorian black silk opera coat

Victorian black silk opera coat

$1,885Sale Price|46% Off

Victorian black silk opera coat

Located in New York, NY

This spectacular Victorian black silk opera coat has hand-knotted fringes on the sleeves.

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Late 19th Century Victorian Cloaks

Pink 1950's Silk Beaded Opera Coat Size 6
Pink 1950's Silk Beaded Opera Coat Size 6

Pink 1950's Silk Beaded Opera Coat Size 6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This coat is composed of a vibrant pink silk with faux pearl applique and bow design. Features center front hook and eye closures and belt. In excellent vintage condition. **Pleas...

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1950s Hong Kong Opera Coats

French Art Deco Lame Broche and Silk Velvet Opera Coat
French Art Deco Lame Broche and Silk Velvet Opera Coat

French Art Deco Lame Broche and Silk Velvet Opera Coat

Located in New York, NY

1920s Kimono inspired dolman wrap Opera coat.The body of the coat is made of black chiffon velvet, the deep dolman sleeves of Japanesque patterned lame broche in a Deco zig zag patt...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Opera Coats

Black silk velvet sleeveless Opera coat with cape Circa 1930's
Black silk velvet sleeveless Opera coat with cape Circa 1930's

Black silk velvet sleeveless Opera coat with cape Circa 1930's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black silk velvet sleeveless Opera coat with cape. The coat is close with one snap on the top front and the cape is stitched to the coat.

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1930s French Opera Coats

1960 Norman Norell Silk Satin Abstract Polka Dot Maxi Opera Coat
1960 Norman Norell Silk Satin Abstract Polka Dot Maxi Opera Coat

1960 Norman Norell Silk Satin Abstract Polka Dot Maxi Opera Coat

By Norman Norell

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Norman Norell silk satin opera coat/maxi coat with abstract polka-dot print and flocked velvet dots scattered throughout pattern.

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1960s American Opera Coats

Black Silk Velvet Gold Bouillon Beaded Opera Coat w Blue Silk Lining-S-M, 1920s
Black Silk Velvet Gold Bouillon Beaded Opera Coat w Blue Silk Lining-S-M, 1920s

Black Silk Velvet Gold Bouillon Beaded Opera Coat w Blue Silk Lining-S-M, 1920s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Shawl collar opera coat with gold fishscale Chinoiserie beading around hem and sleeves, and intricate floral beading with interior-painted blue, aqua and white seed beads above; gold...

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1920s Unknown Opera Coats

Rare Mariano Fortuny Silk Crepe Coat
Rare Mariano Fortuny Silk Crepe Coat

Rare Mariano Fortuny Silk Crepe Coat

By Fortuny

Located in New York, NY

This wonderful square cut berry silk crepe Fortuny coat is gilt stencilled in a Bellini pattern. Fortuny's ethereal crepe and gauze garments are extremely rare. The coat dates from t...

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Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Opera Coats

Gladding's 1930s Silk Velvet Full Length Coat
Gladding's 1930s Silk Velvet Full Length Coat

Gladding's 1930s Silk Velvet Full Length Coat

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous full length black silk velvet coat with the long elegant lines of the 1930s labelled 'Gladding's, Providence Since 1766'. It has long sleeves darted a the shoulders to ad...

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1930s American Opera Coats

Jacques Fath red leopard print silk evening coat, fw 1992
Jacques Fath red leopard print silk evening coat, fw 1992

Jacques Fath red leopard print silk evening coat, fw 1992

By Jacques Fath

Located in London, GB

Jacques Fath red leopard print silk evening opera coat with quilted interior and large button fastenings.

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1990s French Opera Coats

Chanel Fall 2008 Purple Silk Taffeta Babydoll Swing Coat with Bow
Chanel Fall 2008 Purple Silk Taffeta Babydoll Swing Coat with Bow

Chanel Fall 2008 Purple Silk Taffeta Babydoll Swing Coat with Bow

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fabulously dramatic never-worn Chanel Pre-Fall 2008 opera coat in deep purple silk taffeta as seen on the runway.

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Early 2000s French Opera Coats

Phyllis Newman 2009 Tony Awards Worn Custom Cho Cheng Black Silk Evening Coat
Phyllis Newman 2009 Tony Awards Worn Custom Cho Cheng Black Silk Evening Coat

Phyllis Newman 2009 Tony Awards Worn Custom Cho Cheng Black Silk Evening Coat

Located in Richardson, TX

The sleeves terminate in upturned white silk cuffs with “wings.” The coat has a round neckline with no collar but has a single black silk charmeuse lapel on the left side.

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Early 2000s American Opera Coats

1980s Christian LaCroix Shocking Pink Silk Evening Coat w Lace Chenille Trim
1980s Christian LaCroix Shocking Pink Silk Evening Coat w Lace Chenille Trim

1980s Christian LaCroix Shocking Pink Silk Evening Coat w Lace Chenille Trim

By Christian Lacroix Paris, Christian Lacroix

Located in Gresham, OR

1980s Rare Christian LaCroix Shocking Pink Silk Quilted Evening Coat w Lace and Chenille Trimmed Hem & Cuffs: A superbly tailored couture coat that is trapeze shaped in silhouette a...

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1980s French Opera Coats

The Row Marion Coat in Pearl White US 0 Midi Flared Sleeves Cotton & Silk Authen
The Row Marion Coat in Pearl White US 0 Midi Flared Sleeves Cotton & Silk Authen

The Row Marion Coat in Pearl White US 0 Midi Flared Sleeves Cotton & Silk Authen

By The Row

Located in San Diego, CA

The Row Marion Midi Coat Pearl White size US 0 Elevate your wardrobe with the epitome of minimalist luxury. This authentic The Row Marion Coat captures the brand's signature "quiet...

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2010s American Opera Coats

Petite Turquoise Silver Sequin Silk Jacket
Petite Turquoise Silver Sequin Silk Jacket

Petite Turquoise Silver Sequin Silk Jacket

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This vintage short jacket/bolero is embroided with colorful sequins, silk and has shoulder pads. We offer more exclusive vintage items , view our frontstore Can be worn on jeans o...

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20th Century Opera Coats

Vintage 1930s Molyneux Silk Dress and Jacket Ensemble
Vintage 1930s Molyneux Silk Dress and Jacket Ensemble

Vintage 1930s Molyneux Silk Dress and Jacket Ensemble

By Molyneux

Located in Boca Raton, FL

A rare and elegant two-piece ensemble from the renowned couture house Molyneux, dating to the 1930s. This set includes a sleeveless silk dress paired with a coordinating longline ope...

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1930s French Opera Coats

ANDRE LAUG ITALY Black Silk Ruffle Evening Cape
ANDRE LAUG ITALY Black Silk Ruffle Evening Cape

ANDRE LAUG ITALY Black Silk Ruffle Evening Cape

By ANDRE LANG, André Laug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Andre Laug cape is composed of a black silk and features a ruffle trim. There are center front snap closures and a button at the shoulder. In excellent vintage condition. **P...

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20th Century Italian Opera Coats

Victorian Black & White Silk Damask With Velvet And Handmade Lace Belle Epoch S
Victorian Black & White Silk Damask With Velvet And Handmade Lace Belle Epoch S

Victorian Black & White Silk Damask With Velvet And Handmade Lace Belle Epoch S

Located in New York, NY

This incredible piece is an evening coat from between about 1895 and 1905, and resembles closely the finest museum examples designed by the likes of Charles Worth. With a generous bo...

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Early 1900s French Opera Coats

1920S Red Silk Velvet Beaded Opera Coat From Paris
1920S Red Silk Velvet Beaded Opera Coat From Paris

1920S Red Silk Velvet Beaded Opera Coat From Paris

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous luxe feel to the antique silk velvet. 1920S Red Silk Velvet Beaded Opera Coat From Paris

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1920s Coats

French Art Deco Silk Lame Chinoiserie Opera Coat, Paul Poiret Textile
French Art Deco Silk Lame Chinoiserie Opera Coat, Paul Poiret Textile

French Art Deco Silk Lame Chinoiserie Opera Coat, Paul Poiret Textile

Located in New York, NY

Amazing French Art Deco Silk Lame Chinoiserie Opera Coat. The extraordinary fabric woven with gold and silver metallic lame thread with cornflower blue floss on a cherry red ground.

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1920s French Cocoon Coats

1960s Vintage Metallic Gold + Tan Silk Brocade Trapeze Opera Coat w/ 3/4 Sleeves
1960s Vintage Metallic Gold + Tan Silk Brocade Trapeze Opera Coat w/ 3/4 Sleeves

1960s Vintage Metallic Gold + Tan Silk Brocade Trapeze Opera Coat w/ 3/4 Sleeves

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely stunning vintage 1960s metallic gold and tan silk brocade trapeze coat with 3/4 length sleeves. The fabric and construction on this are gorgeous quality and is even better...

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1960s American Swing Coats

1960 Canary Yellow Silk Brocade Flower Appliqué Cocktail Dress & Opera Coat
1960 Canary Yellow Silk Brocade Flower Appliqué Cocktail Dress & Opera Coat

1960 Canary Yellow Silk Brocade Flower Appliqué Cocktail Dress & Opera Coat

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Canary yellow silk brocade cocktail dress and opera coat ensemble: Floral brocade dress features applied silk flowers at bodice and neckline.

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1960s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

1950's Black Beaded Silk Ensemble Cocktail Dress and Opera Coat Size 6
1950's Black Beaded Silk Ensemble Cocktail Dress and Opera Coat Size 6

1950's Black Beaded Silk Ensemble Cocktail Dress and Opera Coat Size 6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a custom 1950's opera coat and cocktail dress ensemble. This set is composed of a beautiful black beaded silk.

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1950s Hong Kong Dress and Coat Ensembles

Black Silk Moiré Jeweled Tea Dress and Red-Lined Opera Coat Ensemble - XS, 1950s
Black Silk Moiré Jeweled Tea Dress and Red-Lined Opera Coat Ensemble - XS, 1950s

Black Silk Moiré Jeweled Tea Dress and Red-Lined Opera Coat Ensemble - XS, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Matching circle dress and opera coat set of black silk moiré. Sleeveless dress features plunging front and rear neckline and 12 princess seams around full bodice circumference for co...

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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL Heavily Beaded Silk Champagne Opera Coat & Dress
HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL Heavily Beaded Silk Champagne Opera Coat & Dress

HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL Heavily Beaded Silk Champagne Opera Coat & Dress

By HAUTE COUTURE INT'L

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Haute Couture International ensemble is composed of a champagne tone embellished silk with a floral/Ivy motif. The coat features center button closures and the gown has a center...

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20th Century Hong Kong Evening Dresses and Gowns

Spectacular Vintage 1950s Gold and Ivory Silk Brocade Opera Trapeze Jacket Coat
Spectacular Vintage 1950s Gold and Ivory Silk Brocade Opera Trapeze Jacket Coat

Spectacular Vintage 1950s Gold and Ivory Silk Brocade Opera Trapeze Jacket Coat

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational vintage 50s trapeze/opera jacket by THE SURPRISING DRESS-ETERIA! Features an allover gold metallic and ivory printed silk brocade! Simple stunning fit that will accommoda...

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1950s American Dinner Jackets

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Lord & Taylor 1930's Silk Velvet & Ermine Opera Coat
Lord & Taylor 1930's Silk Velvet & Ermine Opera Coat

Lord & Taylor 1930's Silk Velvet & Ermine Opera Coat

Located in Toronto, ON

This mid 30's silk velvet opera coat is in great conditionm. It is exactly like the one in this old Hollywood shot.

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1930s American Opera Coats

Opulent 1920's Prussian Blue Silk Velvet & Floral Lame Opera Coat
Opulent 1920's Prussian Blue Silk Velvet & Floral Lame Opera Coat

Opulent 1920's Prussian Blue Silk Velvet & Floral Lame Opera Coat

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this superb and opulent 1920's vintage, Prussian blue silk velvet and floral printed lame opera/evening coat which is reversible and is in excellent vintage condi...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Opera Coats

1920’s Shimmering Gold Silk Lame Duster Coat
1920’s Shimmering Gold Silk Lame Duster Coat

1920’s Shimmering Gold Silk Lame Duster Coat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic, shimmering silk lame coat is done in a pale metallic gold lined in champagne silk velvet. Billowing sleeves are split from the wrist to the upper arm, and are sewn to the ...

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1920s Opera Coats

Sumptuous 1920's Black & Orange Silk Velvet Reversible Evening Coat
Sumptuous 1920's Black & Orange Silk Velvet Reversible Evening Coat

Sumptuous 1920's Black & Orange Silk Velvet Reversible Evening Coat

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a stylish and sumptuous 1920's vintage, orange and black silk velvet, completely reversible evening coat. The thick and padded full collar of the coat frames the face dramat...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Opera Coats

1920s pristine Almond green silk velvet and mongolian lamb evening cape
1920s pristine Almond green silk velvet and mongolian lamb evening cape

1920s pristine Almond green silk velvet and mongolian lamb evening cape

Located in Newark, DE

Anonyme, circa 1920, Beautiful almond green silk velvet evening cape adorned with a mongolian lamb wide and fluffy collar, entirely lined in matching green silk. Lovely couture w...

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20th Century French Opera Coats

ANDREW GN Pale gold silk padded evening jacket with mink collar
ANDREW GN Pale gold silk padded evening jacket with mink collar

ANDREW GN Pale gold silk padded evening jacket with mink collar

By Andrew Gn

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Andrew GN Runway Autumn Winter 2013 Pale Gold Padded Evening Jacket. Lambskin trimming on the shoulders and collar. Two pockets to front which are edged in lambskin. Mink collar whi...

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2010s Opera Coats

1920’s Moss Green and Gold Silk Lamé Opera Coat
1920’s Moss Green and Gold Silk Lamé Opera Coat

1920’s Moss Green and Gold Silk Lamé Opera Coat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely Art Deco opera coat is made from luxurious metallic silk lamé in moss green shot with gold threads in an undulating lotus blossom pattern.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coats

20s Royal Blue Cut Silk Velvet Banyan Style Opera Coat
20s Royal Blue Cut Silk Velvet Banyan Style Opera Coat

20s Royal Blue Cut Silk Velvet Banyan Style Opera Coat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous and dramatic early 1920s opera coat. Rich, royal blue cut velvet on a deep rust satin background, in a banyan cut style. Interesting foldover collar and cuffed sleeves. Flar...

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1920s Unknown Coats and Outerwear

1920's  Silver Lame & Black Silk Art Deco Evening/Opera Coat
1920's  Silver Lame & Black Silk Art Deco Evening/Opera Coat

1920's Silver Lame & Black Silk Art Deco Evening/Opera Coat

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this strikingly elegant 1920's Art Deco, silver lame and black silk evening/opera coat with alternating bands of black silk and silver lame running horizontally a...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Coats and Outerwear

A 1960 Vintage Jean Voigt Pink Silk and Gold Lurex Opera Coat
A 1960 Vintage Jean Voigt Pink Silk and Gold Lurex Opera Coat

A 1960 Vintage Jean Voigt Pink Silk and Gold Lurex Opera Coat

Located in Copenhagen, DK

An incredible 1960s Jean Voigt pink silk jacket with gold lurex detailing. The coat has an open front and a single hook & eye closure at the collar. The coat is fully lined in matchi...

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1960s Unknown Coats

VINTAGE 1920'S SILK PANNE VELVET WHITE FOX COLLAR OPERA  COAT
VINTAGE 1920'S SILK PANNE VELVET WHITE FOX COLLAR OPERA  COAT

VINTAGE 1920'S SILK PANNE VELVET WHITE FOX COLLAR OPERA COAT

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a beautiful silk Panne off white opera coat with white mink collar The color in pictures looks yellow due to lighting ....it is a brighter white but does have a golden tone ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocoon Coats

1960's Harrods Black Silk Rayon Cloque' Opera Cloak, Floor Length
1960's Harrods Black Silk Rayon Cloque' Opera Cloak, Floor Length

1960's Harrods Black Silk Rayon Cloque' Opera Cloak, Floor Length

By Harrods

Located in London, GB

Severely chic 1960's square shouldered evening cloak. Beautifully tailored with seams on the back shoulders that indicate the arm, this means that the cloak lines are even more slim...

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1960s British Cloacks

1920's Viridian Green Silk Velvet Cocoon, Beaded Coat- A Study in Orientalism
1920's Viridian Green Silk Velvet Cocoon, Beaded Coat- A Study in Orientalism

1920's Viridian Green Silk Velvet Cocoon, Beaded Coat- A Study in Orientalism

Located in Oradell, NJ

This wonderful viridian green silk velvet cocoon opera coat depicts all of the interest the fashion world had at the time in the exotic flavors of the Orient.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocoon Coats

Geoffrey Beene Matelassé Floral Print Silk Opera Coat
Geoffrey Beene Matelassé Floral Print Silk Opera Coat

Geoffrey Beene Matelassé Floral Print Silk Opera Coat

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Gresham, OR

Geoffrey Beene Opera Coat: Floral print silk matelassé with tissue silk lining.

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Late 20th Century American Opera Coats

Vintage 1920's Silk Opera Coat with Monkey Fur Trim
Vintage 1920's Silk Opera Coat with Monkey Fur Trim

Vintage 1920's Silk Opera Coat with Monkey Fur Trim

Located in Sparks, NV

A museum quality one-of-a-kind evening coat. The 1920's was the decade to show off and we almost fainted when this gem found it's way to our door. It is in amazing shape for its age....

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Opera Coats

Lanvin Silk Satin Opera Coat 1960s
Lanvin Silk Satin Opera Coat 1960s

Lanvin Silk Satin Opera Coat 1960s

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in London, GB

- Lanvin Silk Opera Coat 1960s - Silk duchess satin opera coat - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Good condition - some tears to lining

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1960s Opera Coats

Christian Dior John Galliano Vintage Opera Coat Spring/Summer 1998 Size 36FR
Christian Dior John Galliano Vintage Opera Coat Spring/Summer 1998 Size 36FR

Christian Dior John Galliano Vintage Opera Coat Spring/Summer 1998 Size 36FR

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Christian Dior - John Galliano vintage burgundy silk opera coat trimmed in fur. Spring/Summer 1998 Size 36FR

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1990s French Opera Coats

1952 Christian Dior Spring/Summer Couture Black Dupioni Silk Opera Swing Coat
1952 Christian Dior Spring/Summer Couture Black Dupioni Silk Opera Swing Coat

1952 Christian Dior Spring/Summer Couture Black Dupioni Silk Opera Swing Coat

By Christian Dior

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1952 Christian Dior Spring/Summer Couture black dupioni silk opera coat: Cut in a full and dramatic swing style with volume falling from the raglan shoulders.

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1950s French Opera Coats

Burgundy silk velvet Opéra coat
Burgundy silk velvet Opéra coat

Burgundy silk velvet Opéra coat

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W 16.54 in L 43.31 in

Burgundy silk velvet Opéra coat

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Burgundy silk velvet Opéra coat with black chiffon lining and draped sleeves and side.

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1990s Unknown Opera Coats

Purple silk velvet Opéra coat Halston
Purple silk velvet Opéra coat Halston

Purple silk velvet Opéra coat Halston

By Halston

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Purple silk velvet Opéra coat. SIZE L

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1970s American Opera Coats

1920s Silk Velvet and Mink Opera Coat
1920s Silk Velvet and Mink Opera Coat

1920s Silk Velvet and Mink Opera Coat

Located in Gresham, OR

French import for Marshall Field Erte-style opera coat.

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Early 20th Century American Opera Coats

Vintage 1930s Burgundy Silk Velvet Opera Coat
Vintage 1930s Burgundy Silk Velvet Opera Coat

Vintage 1930s Burgundy Silk Velvet Opera Coat

Located in Sparks, NV

Description: Simply said, stunning. I am sure this beautiful jacket was worn to many a premier be it theater, opera or that newfangled thing called the movies. Slightly padded should...

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1930s Opera Coats

Night blue silk velvet Opera coat Circa 1920's
Night blue silk velvet Opera coat Circa 1920's

Night blue silk velvet Opera coat Circa 1920's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Night blue silk velvet Opera coat. 2 buttons, one on the top, one on the side hips ( in wood) White satin lining SIZE L

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1920s French Opera Coats

Early 20th Century Black Silk Velvet Tie Neck Opera Coat
Early 20th Century Black Silk Velvet Tie Neck Opera Coat

Early 20th Century Black Silk Velvet Tie Neck Opera Coat

By Lord & Taylor

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Magnificent Lord & Taylor early 1910's black silk velvet opera coat with a tie neck and cocoon Collar.

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1910s American Opera Coats

Antique Edwardian Opera Cape Coat w Origami Silk Collar + Lining
Antique Edwardian Opera Cape Coat w Origami Silk Collar + Lining

Antique Edwardian Opera Cape Coat w Origami Silk Collar + Lining

Located in Sparks, NV

In amazing condition! This spectacular opera / evening cape was the height of fashion during Edwardian times. Heavy wool exterior with a delicate patterned silk interior. Our favorit...

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20th Century American Edwardian Opera Coats

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Silk Opera Coats For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of silk opera coats available on 1stDibs. For silk opera coats, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Brown, Blue and more in stock now. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Silk opera coats such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Christian Dior, Galanos and Geoffrey Beene are consistently popular. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Silk Opera Coats?

The prices for silk opera coats start at $235 and top out at $42,978 with these items, on average, selling for $1,250.

Finding the Right Coats-outerwear for You

There is a stylish garment for anywhere in the universe, and on 1stDibs, finding the right vintage and designer coats and outerwear doesn’t have to feel like a journey to the ends of the earth.

Outerwear includes many types of garments aside from the standard coat. From capes, gilets, jackets and cloaks to raincoats and kimonos, fashion designers have long been preparing us for the elements, and outerwear in general has changed and evolved significantly over time.

A lot of the coat styles in our closets, such as the durable Navy-inspired peacoat, were popularized by soldiers who battled aggressive climes in their regulation field jackets and parkas — indeed, keeping troopers comfortable guided the design of the military surplus garments that have often become buzzy fashion trends. Even today, owing to the likes of Burberry, a luxury fashion house that is among the originators of the trench coat worn by British officers during World War I, the trench remains a timeless style, now available in a range of colors that can be worn throughout the year.

While women in late 1700s England donned an adaptation of a men’s jacket called a spencer — the likeness of which could be spotted in Ralph Lauren’s ready-to-wear collections hundreds of years later — designers hadn’t widely been crafting outerwear specifically for women. Generally, the outerwear of choice for the fashionable, well-heeled lady prior to the 1800s usually consisted of capes, shawls and stoles. By the mid-1800s, women were wearing overcoats with multiple layered collars popularized by men (often called a Garrick coat in England), and as women entered the workforce during the 1920s, hemlines climbed, jewelry was prominent and fashion conventions were broken across the board.

Thankfully, the 20th century’s tradition of challenging the norm continues steadfast in today’s outerwear fashions. Contemporary designers certainly find inspiration in 1960s and 1970s coats by Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Bonnie Cashin, but unisex options abound in modern creations that take both function and style into account. Find what inspires you in the full range of vintage and designer coats and outerwear available for sale on 1stDibs.

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