Vintage 1950s Bobby Lou women?s shirt jacket in bold red and black striped corduroy. Designed with a sturdy YKK metal zipper, two functional patch pockets, and a cropped casual silhouette. A striking mid-century leisure piece with a strong graphic look. Condition Good vintage condition. Clean and wearable, with one noted flaw: a hole under the right arm (see photos). Provenance Note Bobby Lou was a mid-century American label producing stylish casualwear for women in the 1950s. Striped corduroy garments like this balanced durability with playful color and were popular for leisure, travel, and college wear. Surviving examples remain collectible for their bold patterns and early YKK hardware. Style Aesthetics ? 1950s casual chic ? cropped corduroy leisurewear ? Collector?s Bobby Lou label ? niche mid-century womenswear ? Sustainably vintage cotton corduroy, not fast fashion ? Rockabilly styling ? graphic red/black stripes ? Everyday retro wear ? 1950s Americana look Styling Tips Pair with cuffed jeans or capris for authentic 1950s casual style. Layer over a fitted tee or blouse for rockabilly chic. Use in period film/theater productions for college or leisure scenes. Measurements (laid flat, inches) Bust (pit to pit): 22" (44" around) Waist: 22.5" (45" around) Shoulder: 17" Sleeve (from shoulder): 15" Length (mid shoulder to hem): 23" Approx. Modern Size + Fit Guide Best fits Women?s Medium (US 8?10). Cropped silhouette with relaxed fit. Fabric / Materials Corduroy in red and black vertical stripes; metal YKK zipper; two patch pockets; unlined. Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? 1950s corduroy women?s shirt jacket, not fast fashion. Costuming CTA Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, or if you're in a hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via UPS or FedEx! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!