1940s Vintage Bespoke Wool Jacket L/XL Eggplant Purple Tailored Waist

Beautifully tailored early-1940s bespoke muted eggplant-purple wool jacket in a rare larger size (fits like modern L–XL), featuring sculptural waist shaping, couture-level details, shoulder pads, French buttonholes, and old money styling True color: muted dull eggplant purple (difficult to photograph accurately) ~ Five fabric-covered buttons ~ Sculpted waist with curved fabric appliqué accents ~ Peter Pan collar with decorative notched loops ~ Thin 1940s shoulder pads for gentle structure ~ Fully lined silky interior (navy-toned) ~ Lining is darted to match the outer jacket—high tailoring skill ~ Multiple shaping darts for hourglass fit ~ Early 1940s silhouette (structured waist, slim sleeve, sculptural neckline) IMPERFECTIONS - very small moth holes • Five approx. 1/16" holes on outer wool: (lower back hem, right sleeve shoulder, right elbow, left sleeve hem, left-waist curved appliqué. Several pin-sized moth holes on inside wool (not visible when worn) • Color likely to improve with professional dry cleaning Overall: Very good vintage condition for 85+ years old. • Fits like a modern Large – XL depending on desired fit Measurements are approximate: 18" shoulder to shoulder / 22" sleeve length / 46" bust / 36" waist / 43" hips / 23" total length A beautifully made jacket that still carries every bit of the quiet refinement and sculptural tailoring the 1940s were famous for—gorgeous on collectors, stylists, and anyone who loves wearable history.