1960s Rare Philippe Venet Green Coat & Belt designer-hanae-mori The buttons at the front

The buttons at the front are decorative only

It is after all almost 100 years old

Because this piece completely opens you can wear it as a dress or double its use as a layering piece over something else

It could be worn as is or you could have the buttons and button holes moved if you are smaller then the listed measurement - this would eliminate it completely

1960s Rare Philippe Venet Green Coat & Belt designer-hanae-mori The buttons at the frontThis is an excellent and rare example of Philippe Venet work. A fine wool is woven into a subtle herringbone pattern in a soft green. I love the princess cut full skirt and how the sleeves each have a slight pouf above the deep cuffs. Front flap pockets and high neck mix in a slight military feel. Retains its original suede belt that is numbered on the back suggesting a custom or special order. Venet worked under both Elsa Schiaparelli and Givenchy