1970s Red Gabardine Trench Style Jacket by Group One - S black lace veil The buckles at the front

The buckles at the front of the shoulder straps are decorative only

the skirt is backed by non-adhesive vintage papery interfacing which makes it quite stiff

It's closely fitted across the back

The straightish skirt is pleated into an off centre seam near the top at the front

Navy ribbon at the hem

1970s Red Gabardine Trench Style Jacket by Group One - S black lace veil The buckles at the frontLightweight, hip length, red gabardine trench style jacket has shaped front flaps with button trim and buttoning cuffs. Small, square edged collar. It appears to have some alterations from the original. Closes with a fixed tie at the waist, extending from the front edges, which has been added. The jacket also appears to have been shortened, and is unlined. There's no fabric tag but it appears to be polyester gabardine. Brand is Group One a division of