Vintage 1970s St Michael collarless open-front jacket, size S

Vintage 70s St Michael collarless open-front jacket, size S to M

Characterized by its distinctive blanket stitch or contrast whipstitch trim in white/cream along the neckline, front opening, and hem. It features a relaxed, boxy fit with slightly cropped 3/4 length sleeves. This "edge-to-edge" open design was a staple of 1980s and 1990s transitional wear.

The brand St Michael was the iconic house brand for the UK department store chain Marks & Spencer (M&S) from 1928 until it was discontinued in 2000.

The mannequin in these pictures is size S. The label says size 16 but the Bust 38" and Hips 40" are the body measurements the garment was designed for. In modern sizing, a 38" bust typically aligns with a UK 12 or 14, showing how much sizing has changed over the decades.