Some pieces do the most while looking like they are doing the least. This authentic 1970s shirt jacket has that quietly capable energy, tailored enough to feel polished, relaxed enough to wear like a second skin. The colour is a soft sage green, the kind that plays nicely with everything from inky denim to winter white, and still looks elevated next to black.

The silhouette sits in that sweet spot between shirt and jacket. It has a crisp collar and a clean button-through front, with a longer line that skims over the hips for an easy, flattering shape. The clever detail is in the structure: subtle vertical panel lines and oversized patch pockets create definition without stiffness, and the back waist tab lets you cinch the silhouette in or wear it looser depending on your mood and layering.

This is a brilliant piece for building proportions. If you are broader through the shoulders, the open collar and long line create a balanced vertical. If you are fuller through the lower half, the length and gentle shaping glide over the hips without grabbing. If you love a waist moment, that back tab is your best friend, giving shape without a belt cutting you in half.

Wear it open over a simple slip dress. Button it up and treat it like a top with high-waisted trousers. Layer it under a wool coat in winter or throw it over a tee in early autumn. It is one of those reliable vintage pieces that quietly upgrades whatever it touches.

Circa: 1940 - 1970
Origin: United Kingdom
Label: Bruji

Fabric: Easy Care (Poly/Nylon/Acrylic/Acetate) blend
Condition: Very good commensurate with age and love. Some minor pilling (as shown)

Modern Size Indicator*: 10 - 12
Measurement: Bust 42 cm, Waist 40 cm, Hip 48 cm (Laid flat)
Vintage Size Indicator: 10 (bust 32" / 82 cm) SSW

Fit: Streamlined through the shoulders with room through the body, adjustable at the waist via back tab
Fixture: Original
Features: Notched collar, long sleeves with cuffs, oversized patch pockets, vertical panel detailing, back waist tab with button for adjustable shaping, longline shirt-jacket cut

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