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Eighties New York forms a moody backdrop for a Vogue pattern editorial showcasing long, loose raincoats. Made with a single Vogue pattern, both raglan-sleeved coats were made oversized, in lightweight, natural fabrics, and lengthened for the new proportions.

The coat pattern is Vogue 8441, made in olive coated cotton from Strachman Associates (above) and ice-blue Bucol silk tissue taffeta from American Silk Mills (below). Vogue paired it with separates made with Tandler Textile cotton poplins: above, two-piece dress Butterick 6356 and Vogue 8742 in black, and below, pullover top Vogue 8919 and paperbag-waisted skirt Vogue 8955 in brown and “dark shadow-grey.” (Beret, Jean-Charles Brosseau / Commodore; belt, Ruza Creations. Bracelets, Roxanne; Hue hosiery; shoes, Dorothée Bis.)

The sewing tips at the back of the magazine read:

For both coats use the same pattern and use a size 18 for a greater scale. Shorten or lengthen to fit your height. For round-neck top: omit opening at shoulder/neckline seam. Lengthen the sleeves to 29″. For grey skirt: omit center front pleat and lengthen skirt to 39 1/2″. Add three inches onto waist to fold over.